Clicky

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
61 Imaging
72 Features
90 Overall
79
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
82

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase 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
  • Introduced July 2020
  • Later Model is Canon R6 II
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Revealed May 2023
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon R6 and Nikon Z8, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and Z8 (46MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

The R6 was released 3 years before the Z8 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the R6 grades versus the Z8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images 

        

          

            
Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 R6 Z8 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Canon R6

          

          

            
 Z8 R6 
RevealedMay 2023July 2020More recent by 34 months
Screen dimension3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1620kClearer screen (+469k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon R6 and Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 R6 Z8 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon R6 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R6 has got exterior dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Nikon Z8 has specifications of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R6 and Nikon Z8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the R6 versus the Z8.
Canon R6 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and Z8 is 61 and 55 respectively.
Canon R6 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon R6 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 and Z8.
As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon Z8 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older R6 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Canon R6 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon R6 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon R6 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


                Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms        

	
	
	
	

        

          
Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon R6 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography advice
83
 manual focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detect focus
 supports RAW files
89
 has manual focus
 high megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Street Comparison
Canon R6 Street photography advice
Nikon Z8 Street photography advice
77
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 weather proofing
 good high ISO (102,400)
72
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 weather proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than average (910g)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Sports Comparison
 Canon R6 as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Sports photography camera
80
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
81
 silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (30.0 frames/s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/ seconds)
 low battery power (330 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon R6 Travel photography details
Nikon Z8 Travel photography details
67
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 resolution is good (20MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 lack of Timelapse function
 not so great battery pack (360 CIPA)
61
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 high megapixels (46MP)
 low battery power (330 CIPA)
 more heavy than average (910g)
 screen is not selfie friendly
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Landscape Comparison
Canon R6 Landscape photography info
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography info
77
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 good high ISO (102,400)
 supports RAW files
 weather proofing
 has dual storage slots
 not so great battery pack (360 CIPA)
 lack of Timelapse function
83
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.20 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 has double storage slots
 low battery power (330 CIPA)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R6
Vlogging with Nikon Z8
78
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes microphone jack
33
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video res high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
 includes microphone port
 screen is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than average (910 grams)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide
        
                
        

          

            
Canon R6 vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Nikon Z8
 Canon EOS R6Nikon Z8
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z8
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-09 2023-05-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked 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 20 megapixels 46 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 8256 x 5504
Max native ISO 102400 25600
Max boosted ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 6072 493
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon Z
Available lenses 17 46
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.20 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 2,089k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Max video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 910 grams (2.01 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2548
Other
Battery life 360 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch pricing $2,499 $3,999