Canon R5 vs Nikon Z6 II
Portability
59 Imaging
80 Features
90 Overall
84
59 Imaging
80 Features
90 Overall
84
Portability
61 Imaging
76 Features
89 Overall
81
61 Imaging
76 Features
89 Overall
81
Canon R5 vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs
Canon R5
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(Full Review)
- 45MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 8192 x 4320 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Announced July 2020
Nikon Z6 II
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(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
- Launched October 2020
- Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Photography Glossary Canon R5 vs Nikon Z6 II Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Canon R5 and Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and Z6 II (25MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).
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Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the R5 scores versus the Z6 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Nikon Z6 II
| R5 | Z6 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Canon R5
| Z6 II | R5 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon R5 and Nikon Z6 II
| R5 | Z6 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2020 |  | October 2020 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 2100k |  | 2100k | The same screen resolution |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon R5 vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon R5 provides outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 II has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).
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Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the R5 and Z6 II is 59 and 61 respectively.
Canon R5 vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 and Z6 II.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon R5 to offer you greater detail because of its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R5 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
manual focus
amazing megapixels (45 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
focusing manually
excellent MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Canon R5 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography factors
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (45 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery (410 shots)
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Canon R5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
amazing megapixels (45 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
excellent MP (25MP)
bad battery (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon R5 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (45 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery (410 shots)
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Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (8192 x 4320 pxls)
comes with microphone support
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon R5 vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications
| Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS R5 | Nikon Z6 Mark II |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2020-07-09 | 2020-10-14 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic X | - |
| 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 | 45 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 | 8192 x 5464 | 6048 x 4024 |
| Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 1053 | 273 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Available lenses | 17 | 15 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3.2 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 2,100k dot | 2,100k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| 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 | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0 frames/s | 14.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | 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 | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/200s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 8192x4320 (30p/24/23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 8192x4320 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 738g (1.63 lb) | 705g (1.55 lb) |
| Dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | 410 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6NH | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots | CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Launch price | $3,899 | $1,997 |