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Canon R vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Canon R vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Announced September 2018
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
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Canon R vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon R vs Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the R (30MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The R was launched 3 years earlier than the Z6 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the R matches up versus the Z6 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Nikon Z6 II

 R Z6 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Canon R

 Z6 II R 
IntroducedOctober 2020September 2018More recent by 25 months

Common features in the Canon R and Nikon Z6 II

 R Z6 II 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display size
Display resolution2100k2100kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R features exterior dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 II has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the R compared to the Z6 II.

Canon R vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R and Z6 II is 62 and 61 respectively.

Canon R vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R and Z6 II.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Canon R to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older R will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography information
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography information
86
manual focus
resolution is excellent (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
86
has manual focus
MP count great (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
73
fully articulated screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
78
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is excellent (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (370 shots)
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
resolution is excellent (30MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (370 CIPA)
66
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count great (25 megapixels)
terrible battery (410 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R
Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is excellent (30MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (40,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (370 CIPA)
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
terrible battery (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging info
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
73
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon R vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Nikon Z6 II
 Canon EOS RNikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R Nikon Z6 Mark II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-05 2020-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6720 x 4480 6048 x 4024
Maximum native ISO 40000 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 5655 273
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon Z
Available lenses 17 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 705 gr (1.55 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 410 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) CFexpress Type B / XQD
Card slots One Two
Retail pricing $2,299 $1,997