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Canon R6 vs Nikon Z9

Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Nikon Z9 front
Portability
51
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z9 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump 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
  • Launched July 2020
  • New Model is Canon R6 II
Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Released October 2021
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Canon R6 vs Nikon Z9 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon R6 and Nikon Z9, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and Z9 (46MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R6 was unveiled 15 months prior to the Z9 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the R6 matches up versus the Z9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Nikon Z9

 R6 Z9 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Canon R6

 Z9 R6 
ReleasedOctober 2021July 2020Newer by 15 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2089k1620kCrisper screen (+469k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 and Nikon Z9

 R6 Z9 
Manual focus More precise focus
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z9 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon R6 offers exterior 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) while the Nikon Z9 has sizing of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") along with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R6 and Nikon Z9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the R6 and the Z9.

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z9 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and Z9 is 61 and 51 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z9 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z9 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 and Z9.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon Z9 to render extra detail having an extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged R6 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z9 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Nikon Z9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z9 as a Portrait photography camera
84
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
88
focusing manually
fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography info
Nikon Z9 Street photography info
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,340 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography features
Nikon Z9 Sports photography features
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery life (360 per charge)
90
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (30.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (740 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z9 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse mode
bad battery life (360 shots)
65
good battery power (740 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
heavier than competition (1,340 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z9 Landscape photography details
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (360 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
87
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (740 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R6
Vlogging with Nikon Z9
79
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
32
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
includes external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,340 grams)
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Canon R6 vs Nikon Z9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Nikon Z9
 Canon EOS R6Nikon Z9
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z9
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-09 2021-10-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 46MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 8256 x 5504
Highest native ISO 102400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 204800 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 6072 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Nikon Z
Number of lenses 17 29
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 2,089 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 1340 grams (2.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 740 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH EN-EL18d
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Card slots 2 2
Launch price $2,499 $5,500