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Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7

Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
92
Overall
84
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push 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
  • Revealed November 2022
  • Succeeded the Canon R6
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • New Model is Nikon Z7 II
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Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon R6 II versus Nikon Z7, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R6 II was manufactured 4 years later than the Z7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the R6 II scores against the Z7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Nikon Z7

 R6 II Z7 
IntroducedNovember 2022August 2018Fresher by 52 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon R6 II

 Z7 R6 II 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1620kClearer screen (+480k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Nikon Z7

 R6 II Z7 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 II provides outside measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R6 II versus Nikon Z7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the R6 II compared to the Z7.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 II and Z7 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 II and Z7.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon Z7 to give more detail due to its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern R6 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography information
Nikon Z7 Portrait photography information
87
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
87
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II Street photography features
Nikon Z7 Street photography features
79
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (102,400)
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography factors
Nikon Z7 Sports photography factors
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
83
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
low battery (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery pack (360 shots)
67
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
excellent megapixels (46MP)
low battery (330 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography information
Nikon Z7 Landscape photography information
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
83
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
low battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R6 II
Vlogging with Nikon Z7
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Nikon Z7
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IINikon Z7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Nikon Z7
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-11-02 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
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 24 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 4897 493
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 35 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
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
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lb) 675g (1.49 lb)
Physical 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 score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) XQD card
Storage slots 2 One
Cost at launch $2,499 $2,797