Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7
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Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R6 Mark II & Nikon Z7. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R6 II Gallery & Nikon Z7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Nikon Z7
R6 II | Z7 | |||
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Introduced | November 2022 | August 2018 | Fresher by 52 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon R6 II
Z7 | R6 II | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.2" | 3.00" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 1620k | Clearer screen (+480k dot) |
Common features in the Canon R6 II and Nikon Z7
R6 II | Z7 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 Specifications
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Nikon Z7 | |
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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 |