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Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
57 Imaging
82 Features
89 Overall
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Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Released January 2022
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
Photography Glossary

Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon R5 C and Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and Z6 II (25MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R5 C was introduced 16 months later than the Z6 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the R5 C matches up vs the Z6 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
 R5 C Z6 II 
IntroducedJanuary 2022October 2020More recent by 16 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Canon R5 C

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R5 C and Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
 R5 C Z6 II 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3.20"3.2"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution2100k2100kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R5 C comes with external dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") along with a weight of 770 grams (1.70 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).
Take a look at the Canon R5 C and Nikon Z6 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the R5 C compared to the Z6 II.
Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R5 C and Z6 II is 57 and 61 respectively.
Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 C and Z6 II.
To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon R5 C to resolve greater detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern R5 C will have an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R5 C Portrait photography information
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography information
89
 has manual focus
 resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 offers face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
86
 focusing manually
 resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 has face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R5 C
Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
72
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 weather proof
 great high ISO (51,200)
 no image stabilization
78
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 provides touch to focus
 environment sealing
 very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R5 C Sports photography features
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography features
79
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 comes with phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery power (320 per charge)
82
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment sealing
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 low battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R5 C as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
72
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 terrible battery power (320 CIPA)
66
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 resolution is fantastic (25MP)
 low battery pack (410 CIPA)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R5 C Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography advice
79
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.20 inches)
 resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 weather proof
 2 card slots
 no image stabilization
 terrible battery power (320 per charge)
82
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 has double storage slots
 low battery pack (410 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R5 C Vlogging factors
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
72
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 offers face detect focusing
 video resolution high (8192 x 4320 resolution)
 does have mic support
 no image stabilization
36
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone port
 does not contain selfie friendly display
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Canon R5 C vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Nikon Z6 II
 Canon EOS R5 CNikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R5 C Nikon Z6 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2022-01-19 2020-10-14
Body design 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 area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 25MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 8192 x 5464 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 1053 273
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon Z
Total lenses 30 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.20 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, 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
Max video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 770 grams (1.70 lb) 705 grams (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 410 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots CFexpress Type B / XQD
Storage slots 2 2
Retail pricing $4,499 $1,997