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Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
61 Imaging
78 Features
92 Overall
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61 Imaging
76 Features
89 Overall
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Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise 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
  • Introduced November 2022
  • Previous Model is Canon R6
Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Photography Glossary

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R6 II was released 2 years after the Z6 II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the R6 II matches up against the Z6 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Nikon Z6 II

					

					

						
 R6 II Z6 II 
AnnouncedNovember 2022October 2020More modern by 25 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Canon R6 II

					

					

						
 Z6 II R6 II 
Display sizing3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1620kCrisper display (+480k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon R6 II and Nikon Z6 II

					

					

						
 R6 II Z6 II 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 II provides exterior dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 II has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the R6 II and the Z6 II.
Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R6 II and Z6 II is 61 and 61 respectively.
Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 II and Z6 II.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon Z6 II to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The younger R6 II provides a benefit in sensor technology.

						Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon R6 II Portrait photography factors
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography factors
86
 has manual focus
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focus
 supports RAW files
85
 manual focus
 great MP (25MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon R6 II as a Street photography camera
 Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
78
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 has touch focus
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (102,400)
78
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 environment proof
 good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R6 II Sports photography highlights
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography highlights
83
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shutter (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 has phase detect auto focus
 low battery pack (360 shots)
81
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (25MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R6 II as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z6 II as a Travel photography camera
73
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 has touch focus
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery pack (360 per charge)
66
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 great MP (25 megapixels)
 not so great battery life (410 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R6 II as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
82
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 has double storage slots
 low battery pack (360 CIPA)
81
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 nice screen size (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great MP (25 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proof
 has dual storage slots
 not so great battery life (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R6 II Vlogging details
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging details
80
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has mic port
36
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have mic jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Nikon Z6 II
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IINikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Nikon Z6 Mark II
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2022-11-02 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 dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 25 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 4897 273
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Nikon Z
Total lenses 35 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 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
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 / 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 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 680g (1.50 pounds) 705g (1.55 pounds)
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 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 shots 410 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) CFexpress Type B / XQD
Storage slots Dual Dual
Price at release $2,499 $1,997