Canon R6 vs Nikon Z6
Portability
61 Imaging
74 Features
90 Overall
80
61 Imaging
74 Features
90 Overall
80
Portability
62 Imaging
75 Features
88 Overall
80
62 Imaging
75 Features
88 Overall
80
Canon R6 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs
Canon R6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Released July 2020
- Later Model is Canon R6 II
Nikon Z6
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(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
- Released August 2018
- Refreshed by Nikon Z6 II
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On this page, we are comparing the Canon R6 versus Nikon Z6, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (Full frame).
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Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the R6 grades against the Z6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R6 and Nikon Z6. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R6 Gallery and Nikon Z6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Nikon Z6
| R6 | Z6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2020 |  | August 2018 | Fresher by 23 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Canon R6
| Z6 | R6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1620k | Crisper display (+480k dot) |
Common features in the Canon R6 and Nikon Z6
| R6 | Z6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon R6 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 enjoys outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon Z6 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the R6 versus the Z6.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and Z6 is 61 and 62 respectively.
Canon R6 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and Z6.
To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon Z6 to resolve greater detail having its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer R6 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Canon R6 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R6 Portrait photography information
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography information
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
manual focus
excellent MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Canon R6 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z6 Street photography highlights
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (102,400)
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Canon R6 Sports photography features
Nikon Z6 Sports photography features
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (360 CIPA)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
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Canon R6 Travel photography highlights
Nikon Z6 Travel photography highlights
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (360 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
excellent MP (25 megapixels)
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon R6 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z6 Landscape photography highlights
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery life (360 shots)
no Timelapse function
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
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Canon R6 Vlogging info
Nikon Z6 Vlogging info
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon R6 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications
| Canon EOS R6 | Nikon Z6 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS R6 | Nikon Z6 |
| Class | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2020-07-09 | 2018-08-23 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic X | Expeed 6 |
| 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 | 20 megapixel | 25 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 6048 x 4024 |
| Max native ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 204800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 6072 | 273 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Total lenses | 17 | 15 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,620k dot | 2,100k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| 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 silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 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 |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/200s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (60p/30p/23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video 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 | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 680 gr (1.50 lbs) | 675 gr (1.49 lbs) |
| 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 Overall rating | not tested | 95 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3299 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 360 shots | 330 shots |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E6NH | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) | XQD card |
| Storage slots | 2 | 1 |
| Price at release | $2,499 | $1,997 |
