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Canon EOS 6D vs Sony Cinema Line FX3

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 20.2MP Canon EF-mount body against Sony's 12.1MP Sony E-mount body.

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Canon EOS 6D Advantages2 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (20.2MP vs 12.1MP)
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1090shots vs 600shots)
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)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 6D20.2 MP
✓ +8.1 MP
Sony Cinema Line FX312.1 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 6DFull Frame CMOS
Sony Cinema Line FX3Full Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 6D35.8 × 23.9 mm
Sony Cinema Line FX335.6 × 23.8 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 6D3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Sony Cinema Line FX33:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 6DCanon EF
Sony Cinema Line FX3Sony E
Image Processor
Canon EOS 6DDIGIC 5+
Sony Cinema Line FX3BIONZ XR
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops

Autofocus System
Canon EOS 6D11-Point AF with Center Cross-Type
Sony Cinema Line FX3627-Point Fast Hybrid AF with Real-Time Eye AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 6D11 points
Sony Cinema Line FX3627 points
✓ +616 pts
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 6DDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Sony Cinema Line FX3Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Sony Cinema Line FX310 fps
✓ +5.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Sony Cinema Line FX310 fps
✓ +5.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D4.5 fps
Sony Cinema Line FX310 fps
✓ +5.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 6D1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Sony Cinema Line FX31/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 6DNo Internal IBIS
Sony Cinema Line FX35.5 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +5.5 stops
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Video Capabilities

Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O

Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD
Sony Cinema Line FX34K120 / 16-bit RAW HDMI
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 6D1080p30 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Sony Cinema Line FX34K120 / 16-bit RAW HDMI at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 6D8-bit 4:2:0 H.264
Sony Cinema Line FX310-bit 4:2:2 S-Log3 / S-Cinetone
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 6DFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Sony Cinema Line FX3Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 6D3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Sony Cinema Line FX33.5mm 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
Canon EOS 6DSingle SD UHS-I Slot
Sony Cinema Line FX3Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 6DOptical Viewfinder (97% coverage)
Sony Cinema Line FX3No EVF (Vari-Angle Touch LCD)
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 6D1090 shots
✓ +490 shots
Sony Cinema Line FX3600 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 6D770 g
Sony Cinema Line FX3715 g
✓ 55g Lighter
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 6D144.5 × 110.5 × 71.2 mm
Sony Cinema Line FX3129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5 mm
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