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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
52
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Released September 2021
Nikon Z6 II
(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
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon R3 versus Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (Full frame).

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The R3 was launched 12 months later than the Z6 II which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the R3 matches up against the Z6 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Nikon Z6 II

 R3 Z6 II 
AnnouncedSeptember 2021October 2020More recent by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution4150k2100kSharper screen (+2050k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Canon R3

 Z6 II R3 

Common features in the Canon R3 and Nikon Z6 II

 R3 Z6 II 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R3 features external dimensions of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 II has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R3 against the Z6 II.

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and Z6 II is 52 and 61 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R3 and Z6 II.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon Z6 II to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent R3 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography advice
86
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
86
focusing manually
sensor resolution is great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R3
Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
70
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
more heavy than average (1,015 grams)
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R3
Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/64,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (760 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography details
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography details
70
great battery power (760 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average (1,015g)
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is great (25MP)
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R3 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery power (760 CIPA)
two card slots
82
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
bad battery life (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging features
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging features
70
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (6000 x 3164 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
more heavy than average (1,015g)
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Nikon Z6 II
 Canon EOS R3Nikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R3 Nikon Z6 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-14 2020-10-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4024
Highest native ISO 102400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 1053 273
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon Z
Available lenses 27 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 4,150 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/64000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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
Highest video resolution 6000x3164 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lb) 705 gr (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 photos 410 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B CFexpress Type B / XQD
Card slots Two Two
Launch price $6,000 $1,997