SIDE-BY-SIDE HARDWARE MATRIX
Sony Cinema Line FX3 vs Canon EOS 6D
Direct specification breakdown comparing Sony's 12.1MP Sony E-mount body against Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF-mount body.
ACTIVE MATCHUP
Technical Spec Matrix
Green indicators highlight objective numerical advantages.
✓ Smart Win Highlighting Active
Sony Cinema Line FX3 Advantages6 Spec Wins
- ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (627pts vs 11pts)
- ✓Faster Continuous Burst (10fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (10fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (10fps vs 4.5fps)
- ✓Superior In-Body Stabilization (5.5stops vs 0stops)
- ✓Lighter Body (715g vs 770g)
Canon EOS 6D Advantages2 Spec Wins
- ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (20.2MP vs 12.1MP)
- ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1090shots vs 600shots)
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Sensor & Image Quality
Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount
Effective Sensor Resolution
Sony Cinema Line FX312.1 MP
Canon EOS 6D20.2 MP
✓ +8.1 MPSensor Architecture & Type
Sony Cinema Line FX3Full Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Canon EOS 6DFull Frame CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Sony Cinema Line FX335.6 × 23.8 mm
Canon EOS 6D35.8 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Sony Cinema Line FX33:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Canon EOS 6D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Sony Cinema Line FX3Sony E
Canon EOS 6DCanon EF
Image Processor
Sony Cinema Line FX3BIONZ XR
Canon EOS 6DDIGIC 5+
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed
Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops
Autofocus System
Sony Cinema Line FX3627-Point Fast Hybrid AF with Real-Time Eye AF
Canon EOS 6D11-Point AF with Center Cross-Type
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Sony Cinema Line FX3627 points
✓ +616 ptsCanon EOS 6D11 points
AI Subject Detection
Sony Cinema Line FX3Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Canon EOS 6DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Sony Cinema Line FX310 fps
✓ +5.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Sony Cinema Line FX310 fps
✓ +5.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Sony Cinema Line FX310 fps
✓ +5.5 fpsCanon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Sony Cinema Line FX31/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Canon EOS 6D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Sony Cinema Line FX35.5 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +5.5 stopsCanon EOS 6DNo Internal IBIS
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Video Capabilities
Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O
Max Video Resolution
Sony Cinema Line FX34K120 / 16-bit RAW HDMI
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD
Supported Frame Rates
Sony Cinema Line FX34K120 / 16-bit RAW HDMI at maximum sustained frame rate
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Sony Cinema Line FX310-bit 4:2:2 S-Log3 / S-Cinetone
Canon EOS 6D8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Sony Cinema Line FX3Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Canon EOS 6DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Sony Cinema Line FX33.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Canon EOS 6D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing
Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price
Memory Card Slots
Sony Cinema Line FX3Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Canon EOS 6DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Sony Cinema Line FX3No EVF (Vari-Angle Touch LCD)
Canon EOS 6DOptical Viewfinder (97% coverage)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Sony Cinema Line FX3600 shots
Canon EOS 6D1090 shots
✓ +490 shotsBody Weight (with Battery & Card)
Sony Cinema Line FX3715 g
✓ 55g LighterCanon EOS 6D770 g
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Sony Cinema Line FX3129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5 mm
Canon EOS 6D144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm
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