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Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 II

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
80
Overall
77
Canon EOS RP front
 
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 II Key Specs

Canon RP
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 485g - 133 x 85 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2019
Nikon Z6 II
(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
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
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Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 II Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon RP versus Nikon Z6 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the RP (26MP) and the Z6 II (25MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The RP was manufactured 20 months before the Z6 II which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the RP matches up versus the Z6 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon RP over the Nikon Z6 II

 RP Z6 II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Canon RP

 Z6 II RP 
AnnouncedOctober 2020February 2019Newer by 20 months
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon RP and Nikon Z6 II

 RP Z6 II 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 II Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon RP has physical measurements of 133mm x 85mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Nikon Z6 II has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs).

Contrast the Canon RP versus Nikon Z6 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the RP and the Z6 II.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the RP and Z6 II is 70 and 61 respectively.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 II top view buttons comparison

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RP and Z6 II.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon RP to deliver more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged RP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 II sensor size comparison

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon RP as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
86
has manual focus
amazing MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon RP Street photography factors
Nikon Z6 II Street photography factors
77
fully articulated screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (40,000)
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon RP Sports photography details
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography details
69
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
terrible battery pack (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon RP Travel photography info
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography info
69
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
amazing resolution (26MP)
not so great battery pack (250 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
66
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon RP Landscape photography information
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography information
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3")
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (40,000)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (250 CIPA)
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (410 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon RP as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen enabled
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Canon RP vs Nikon Z6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon RP and Nikon Z6 II
 Canon EOS RPNikon Z6 Mark II
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS RP Nikon Z6 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2020-10-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 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
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 6048 x 4024
Maximum native ISO 40000 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 4779 273
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon Z
Number of lenses 17 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 485 gr (1.07 pounds) 705 gr (1.55 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 85 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.3" x 2.8") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2977 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 410 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) CFexpress Type B / XQD
Storage slots Single Dual
Cost at release $999 $1,997