Canon
EOS R5 C
Cinema-focused 45MP full-frame hybrid with active cooling, 8K RAW 60p, and Canon Cinema EOS video tools.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2022
Nikon
Z6 III
First partially stacked full-frame sensor with 6K N-RAW internal video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
Z6 III is 2.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R5 C
Wins
Z6 III
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ6 III has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZ6 III has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 83 frames)
- BZ6 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 20 fps)
- AEOS R5 C has higher Max video bit rate (1360 Mbps vs 250 Mbps)
- AEOS R5 C has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 299)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R5 C
142 × 102 × 112 mm
770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z6 III
139 × 102 × 74 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
EOS R5 C is 4mm wider and 38mm thicker than Z6 III.
EOS R5 C is 10 g heavier than Z6 III.
Depth (front-to-back): 112mm EOS R5 C · 74mm Z6 III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5 C
142 × 102 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z6 III
139 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R5 C
142 × 112 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z6 III
139 × 74 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5 C
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Z6 III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R5 C
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z6 III
Nikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R5 C
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, AVC-LongG, MP4…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 142.2, 101.6, 111.8
Max video bit rate
1360 Mbps vs 250 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 299 — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
Resolution
45 MP vs 24.5 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,790,000 vs 5,760,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z6 III
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, Raw…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.5, 74
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 83 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds XQD, SD, SDHC…
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R5 C
Pros
- ✓8K RAW 60p internal recording with active cooling
- ✓Cinema EOS interface and professional video tools
- ✓45MP full-frame stills capability
- ✓4K 120p slow motion
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Battery life is limited for high-end video
- –Larger body than the EOS R5
Z6 III
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked CMOS reduces rolling shutter
- ✓6K N-RAW 60p internal — true filmmaking capability
- ✓5.76M dot EVF — best-in-class resolution
- ✓14fps mechanical burst
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 380 CIPA shots
- –Smaller lens ecosystem vs. Canon RF
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, EOS R5 C or Z6 III?
Z6 III scores 5.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for EOS R5 C — Weather sealed for varied conditions.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 C and Z6 III?
EOS R5 C is 45 MP and Z6 III is 24.5 MP, so the EOS R5 C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 C and Z6 III have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 C does not have IBIS, while Z6 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 C or the Z6 III?
EOS R5 C reaches 20 fps electronic. Z6 III reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 C and Z6 III?
EOS R5 C weighs 770 g and Z6 III weighs 760 g, so the Z6 III is 10 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 C and Z6 III record 4K video?
EOS R5 C: 4K up to 120p. Z6 III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R5 C and Z6 III weather sealed?
EOS R5 C: Yes. Z6 III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 220 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 C and 360 shots for the Z6 III, giving the Z6 III the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 C launched at $4,499 and Z6 III at $2,499. The Z6 III is $2,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.