Sony Alpha a9 III Black
Sony
64 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Black 2025
Canon
100 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Travel
Product Photography
Vlogging
Streaming
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a9 III | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | 35.6 x 23.8 mm (Full-Frame) CMOS★ | CMOS |
| Size | — | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 25.200000762939453 MP | 32.5 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 250 | 100★ |
| Processor | — | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | No data | |
| AF Type | — | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 1053 |
| Eye AF | — | ✓★ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 120 fps★ | 40 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 40 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/80000 | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 6K★ |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | — | 180 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | — | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | — | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.265, H.264 | H.264, H.265, ProRes RAW |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✗ | ✓★ |
| EVF Resolution | — | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.61 kg | 0.61 kg★ |
| Battery Life | — | 620 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a9 III Black
- Strong burst (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong video (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average af (33th percentile)
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Black 2025
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
Pricing
Sony Alpha a9 III Black0.007score per dollar
vs
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Black 20250.037score per dollar
Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Black 2025 offers 5.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 15 of 33 specs.
