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Canon R6 II vs Nikon D780

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Nikon D780 front
Portability
57
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81

Canon R6 II vs Nikon D780 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Previous Model is Canon R6
Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon D750
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Canon R6 II vs Nikon D780 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Canon R6 II and Nikon D780, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the D780 (25MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R6 II was announced 2 years after the D780 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon R6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D780 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the R6 II scores versus the D780 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Nikon D780

 R6 II D780 
AnnouncedNovember 2022January 2020Newer by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Canon R6 II

 D780 R6 II 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2359k1620kSharper screen (+739k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Nikon D780

 R6 II D780 
Manually focus More exact focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 II vs Nikon D780 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 II features physical measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon D780 has proportions of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") along with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the R6 II versus the D780.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon D780 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and D780 is 61 and 57 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon D780 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Nikon D780 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 II and D780.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon D780 to offer you extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher R6 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon D780 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Nikon D780 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Nikon D780 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R6 II
Portrait photography with Nikon D780
86
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
85
focusing manually
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II Street photography info
Nikon D780 Street photography info
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
71
screen tilts
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography highlights
Nikon D780 Sports photography highlights
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery (360 CIPA)
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (2,260 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R6 II
Travel photography with Nikon D780
73
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
selfie friendly display
low battery (360 per charge)
71
great battery life (2,260 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6 II
Landscape photography with Nikon D780
82
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
low battery (360 per charge)
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (2,260 per charge)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D780 as a Vlogging camera
80
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
32
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R6 II vs Nikon D780 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Nikon D780
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IINikon D780
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Nikon D780
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2022-11-02 2020-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
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 24MP 25MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 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 files
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 4897 51
Cross focus points 1053 15
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Nikon F
Amount of lenses 35 309
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 2,359k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file 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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 840 grams (1.85 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 2260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH EN-EL15b
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Dual Dual
Cost at release $2,499 $2,297