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Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced November 2022
  • Succeeded the Canon R6
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Replacement is Nikon Z6 II
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Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 Overview

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon R6 II versus Nikon Z6, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R6 II was announced 4 years after the Z6 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the R6 II scores vs the Z6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Nikon Z6

 R6 II Z6 
AnnouncedNovember 2022August 2018More modern by 52 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Canon R6 II

 Z6 R6 II 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1620kClearer screen (+480k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Nikon Z6

 R6 II Z6 
Focus manually More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon R6 II enjoys outside measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Canon R6 II versus Nikon Z6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the R6 II and the Z6.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the R6 II and Z6 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 II and Z6.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon Z6 to resolve extra detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern R6 II is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography info
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography info
86
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
85
has manual focus
MP count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z6 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (102,400)
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography information
Nikon Z6 Sports photography information
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R6 II
Travel photography with Nikon Z6
73
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (360 shots)
66
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
bad battery (330 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6 II
Landscape photography with Nikon Z6
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (360 shots)
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
bad battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z6 Vlogging highlights
80
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Nikon Z6
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IINikon Z6
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R6 Mark II Nikon Z6
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2022-11-02 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4024
Maximum native ISO 102400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 4897 273
Cross type focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon Z
Total lenses 35 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 675 gr (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3299
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 330 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) XQD card
Card slots Two Single
Cost at launch $2,499 $1,997