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Canon R8 vs Nikon Z6

Portability
71
Imaging
78
Features
85
Overall
80
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62
Imaging
74
Features
88
Overall
79

Canon R8 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Released February 2023
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Replacement is Nikon Z6 II
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Canon R8 vs Nikon Z6 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon R8 vs Nikon Z6, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The R8 was brought out 4 years after the Z6 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the R8 matches up vs the Z6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Nikon Z6

 R8 Z6 
ReleasedFebruary 2023August 2018Newer by 55 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Canon R8

 Z6 R8 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1620kSharper screen (+480k dot)

Common features in the Canon R8 and Nikon Z6

 R8 Z6 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R8 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R8 offers exterior measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z6 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the R8 against the Z6.

Canon R8 vs Nikon Z6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R8 and Z6 is 71 and 62 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and Z6.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon Z6 to result in more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher R8 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R8 vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R8 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography features
86
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
84
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R8 Street photography info
Nikon Z6 Street photography info
77
screen articulates
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R8
Sports photography with Nikon Z6
72
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery (290 shots)
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
low battery power (330 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R8
Travel photography with Nikon Z6
77
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (290 shots)
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
resolution is fantastic (25MP)
low battery power (330 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 Landscape photography factors
Nikon Z6 Landscape photography factors
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
bad battery (290 shots)
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
low battery power (330 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R8
Vlogging with Nikon Z6
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone socket
no image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Canon R8 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Nikon Z6
 Canon EOS R8Nikon Z6
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R8 Nikon Z6
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 24 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4024
Max native ISO 102400 51200
Max boosted ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1053 273
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 37 15
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00" 3.2"
Display resolution 1,620k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 461g (1.02 lb) 675g (1.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 93 95
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 25.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 14.3
DXO Low light score 3295 3299
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot XQD card
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,499 $1,997