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Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 II

Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Launched November 2022
  • Old Model is Canon R6
Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
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Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 II Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon R6 II and Nikon Z7 II, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the R6 II (24MP) and Z7 II (46MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R6 II was unveiled 2 years later than the Z7 II and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the R6 II matches up versus the Z7 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Nikon Z7 II

 R6 II Z7 II 
AnnouncedNovember 2022October 2020Fresher by 25 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Canon R6 II

 Z7 II R6 II 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1620kCrisper screen (+480k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Nikon Z7 II

 R6 II Z7 II 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 II Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 II features outer measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z7 II has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and 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 are using at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the R6 II and the Z7 II.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 II and Z7 II is 61 and 61 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 II top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specs. The photograph here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 II and Z7 II.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon Z7 II to show greater detail having an extra 22MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer R6 II will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 II sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography information
Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography information
86
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
88
has manual focus
great resolution (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 II Street photography info
Nikon Z7 II Street photography info
78
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 II Sports photography factors
Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors
83
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery (360 CIPA)
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (46 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography info
Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
73
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (360 CIPA)
72
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
great resolution (46MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 II Landscape photography info
Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography info
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
bad battery (360 per charge)
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (46MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
80
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon R6 II vs Nikon Z7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Nikon Z7 II
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IINikon Z7 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R6 Mark II Nikon Z7 Mark II
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 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 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
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 102400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 4897 493
Cross focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Nikon Z
Available lenses 35 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
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 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video 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 680 gr (1.50 pounds) 705 gr (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 pictures 420 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II)
Storage slots Two Two
Retail price $2,499 $2,997