Canon R6 vs Nikon Z8
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Canon R6 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z8 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R6 & Nikon Z8. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R6 Gallery & Nikon Z8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Nikon Z8
R6 | Z8 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Canon R6
Z8 | R6 | |||
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Revealed | May 2023 | ![]() | July 2020 | More recent by 34 months |
Screen dimension | 3.20" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 1620k | Clearer screen (+469k dot) |
Common features in the Canon R6 and Nikon Z8
R6 | Z8 | |||
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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.
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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R6 and Z8 is 61 and 55 respectively.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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