Canon
EOS R5 Mark II
45MP stacked-sensor powerhouse with 8K 60p RAW internal and 30fps burst.
$4,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Nikon
Z6 II
24MP hybrid workhorse before the Z6 III generation.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
EOS R5 Mark II is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R5 Mark II
Wins
Z6 II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 273)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 14 fps)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher Resolution (45 MP vs 24.5 MP)
- AEOS R5 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 5 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R5 Mark II
139 × 101 × 94 mm
746 g (1.64 lb / 26.31 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z6 II
134 × 101 × 70 mm
615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
EOS R5 Mark II is 5mm wider, 1mm taller, and 24mm thicker than Z6 II.
EOS R5 Mark II is 131 g heavier than Z6 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 94mm EOS R5 Mark II · 70mm Z6 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5 Mark II
139 × 101 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z6 II
134 × 101 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R5 Mark II
139 × 94 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Z6 II
134 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Z6 II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R5 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z6 II
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 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4.5 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.2, 93.5
AF points / zones
1053 vs 273 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Birds, Horses, Cars…
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 14 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R5 Mark II supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z6 II
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 100.5, 69.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD
Battery life (CIPA)
410 shots vs 320 shots — higher is better
Weight
615 g vs 746 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.8 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 51,200
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R5 Mark II
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked CMOS — speed and resolution
- ✓8K 60p RAW internal recording
- ✓30fps electronic burst at full 45MP
- ✓5.76M dot EVF
Cons
- –Premium $4,299 price
- –Short battery life (320 CIPA shots)
- –Body heat in extended 8K sessions
Z6 II
Pros
- ✓Proven hybrid
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓Good video
Cons
- –Superseded by Z6 III
- –24MP
- –Older AF
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R5 Mark II or Z6 II?
EOS R5 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Z6 II — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 Mark II and Z6 II?
EOS R5 Mark II is 45 MP and Z6 II is 24.5 MP, so the EOS R5 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 Mark II and Z6 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 Mark II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z6 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 Mark II or the Z6 II?
EOS R5 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. Z6 II reaches 14 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 Mark II and Z6 II?
EOS R5 Mark II weighs 746 g and Z6 II weighs 615 g, so the Z6 II is 131 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 Mark II and Z6 II record 4K video?
EOS R5 Mark II: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Z6 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R5 Mark II and Z6 II weather sealed?
EOS R5 Mark II: Yes. Z6 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 320 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 Mark II and 410 shots for the Z6 II, giving the Z6 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 Mark II launched at $4,299 and Z6 II at $1,999. The Z6 II is $2,300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed October 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.