The Canon EOS R6 III could soon be arriving, ready to take on Sony and Nikon – here’s a feature that could set it apart
- Canon rumors suggest the Canon EOS R6 III will land in November
- It could inherit a stabilized version of the 32MP sensor from the recent EOS C50
- There are also rumors of a Sony A7 V, which would be a direct rival
Canon could be about to announce a successor to the EOS R6 II – predictably named EOS R6 III – if Canon’s latest rumors are accurate.
The current model has been a superb all-round mirrorless camera Sony A7 IV since its release in January 2023, but has been outperformed by the Nikon Z6 III in a few areas, meaning Nikon currently has the best camera crown. All that could change with the new EOS R6 III, at least if its rumored features are anything to go by.
Canon Rumors suggests that sensor technology will be derived from the EOS C50 – Canon’s recent baby cinema camera – including a stabilized version of the 32MP full-frame sensor, as well as open-door video recording.
The latter feature would set the EOS R6 III apart from rivals Nikon and Sony, while the increase in resolution (the EOS R6 II shoots 24 MP) could see it outperform the Nikon Z6 III (also 24 MP) for detail.
We may not have long to wait to know the details for sure. Canon Rumors clearly states that the EOS R6 III will arrive on November 6, predicting a price of €2,899 (potentially around $3,100 / £2,600 / AU$5,000, given current market conditions).
Nikon may soon have serious competition
If the EOS R6 III does indeed have a 34.2 MP sensor (delivering 32 MP stills), it will likely also shoot 7K video like the EOS C50 does. And the sensor is supposed to be stabilized, down to 6.5EV.
We can also expect Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with improved subject detection and up to 40fps burst shooting using the electronic shutter, with pre-capture, according to Canon rumors.
Yet for video fans, it’s the likelihood of open-door video recording that could set the EOS R6 III apart from the Z6 III, and even the also-discussed Sony A7 V, another rival scheduled for launch this year.
Sony’s potential A7 V will likely compete on resolution with its rumored 33MP sensor, and potentially also on burst shooting performance, although it may fall short in various ways for video.
It looks like Canon and Sony could be heading into 2025 with a bang with key camera announcements. What do you think of the latest rumors? Which camera looks the most promising? Let me know in the comments below!
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