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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6

Portability
52
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Released September 2021
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z6 II
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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The R3 was released 3 years later than the Z6 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the R3 grades vs the Z6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Nikon Z6

 R3 Z6 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021August 2018Fresher by 38 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution4150k2100kClearer screen (+2050k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Canon R3

 Z6 R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Nikon Z6

 R3 Z6 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R3 provides outside dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the R3 and the Z6.

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R3 and Z6 is 52 and 62 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R3 and Z6.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon Z6 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher R3 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
85
has manual focus
high resolution (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z6 Street photography highlights
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (1,015g)
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 Sports photography details
Nikon Z6 Sports photography details
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/64,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (760 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography advice
Nikon Z6 Travel photography advice
70
good battery (760 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
high resolution (25 megapixels)
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 Landscape photography info
Nikon Z6 Landscape photography info
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (760 shots)
2 card slots
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging info
Nikon Z6 Vlogging info
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (6000 x 3164 pixels)
does have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (1,015g)
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Nikon Z6
 Canon EOS R3Nikon Z6
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R3 Nikon Z6
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-14 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type Stacked CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 102400 51200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1053 273
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Nikon Z
Number of lenses 27 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 4,150 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/64000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 6000x3164 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1015 grams (2.24 lb) 675 grams (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 96 95
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 25.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 14.3
DXO Low light score 4086 3299
Other
Battery life 760 pictures 330 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B XQD card
Storage slots Dual 1
Retail pricing $6,000 $1,997