Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
Nikon
COOLPIX A1000
Compact 35x superzoom with 4K, EVF, and tilting touchscreen for travel on a budget.
$479
Launch priceReleased Jan 2019
EOS R6 Mark II is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
COOLPIX A1000
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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COOLPIX A1000
114 × 72 × 41 mm
330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 24mm wider, 26mm taller, and 47mm thicker than COOLPIX A1000.
EOS R6 Mark II is 340 g heavier than COOLPIX A1000.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 41mm COOLPIX A1000
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX A1000
114 × 72 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX A1000
114 × 41 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
COOLPIX A1000
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
30.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
COOLPIX A1000: mount data unavailable
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 R6 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX A1000
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114.2, 72.2, 41.1
Weight
330 g vs 670 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
COOLPIX A1000
Pros
- ✓35x zoom in compact body
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓4K video
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Limited low light
- –Fixed lens
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or COOLPIX A1000?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX A1000 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and COOLPIX A1000?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and COOLPIX A1000 is 15.9 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and COOLPIX A1000 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while COOLPIX A1000 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the COOLPIX A1000?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. COOLPIX A1000 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and COOLPIX A1000?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and COOLPIX A1000 weighs 330 g, so the COOLPIX A1000 is 340 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and COOLPIX A1000 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX A1000: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and COOLPIX A1000 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. COOLPIX A1000: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the COOLPIX A1000, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and COOLPIX A1000 at $479. The COOLPIX A1000 is $2,020 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.