Canon R6 vs Nikon Z30

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon R6 and Nikon Z30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the Z30 (21MP) is relatively well matched but the R6 (Full frame) and Z30 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The R6 was unveiled 24 months prior to the Z30 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the R6 matches up against the Z30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R6 and Nikon Z30. The full galleries are provided at Canon R6 Gallery and Nikon Z30 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 provides exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon Z30 has measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the R6 against the Z30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and Z30 is 61 and 79 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 and Z30.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R6 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z30 will give more detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged R6 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.