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 P1000
125x superzoom bridge with 24–3000mm equivalent reach, RAW, and 4K — the ultimate birding compact.
$999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
EOS R6 Mark II is 4.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
COOLPIX P1000
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
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
for scale
COOLPIX P1000
146 × 119 × 181 mm
1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 8mm narrower, 20mm shorter, and 93mm thinner than COOLPIX P1000.
EOS R6 Mark II is 745 g lighter than COOLPIX P1000.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 181mm COOLPIX P1000
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 P1000
146 × 119 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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
COOLPIX P1000
146 × 181 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
COOLPIX P1000
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 P1000: 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…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
Weight
670 g vs 1415 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX P1000
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 146.3, 118.8, 181.3
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
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 P1000
Pros
- ✓125x 24–3000mm zoom
- ✓RAW support
- ✓4K video
- ✓Incredible reach
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Very large body
- –Slow at tele end
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 landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or COOLPIX P1000?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for COOLPIX P1000 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and COOLPIX P1000?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and COOLPIX P1000 is 16 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and COOLPIX P1000 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while COOLPIX P1000 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the COOLPIX P1000?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. COOLPIX P1000 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and COOLPIX P1000?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and COOLPIX P1000 weighs 1415 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 745 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and COOLPIX P1000 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX P1000: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and COOLPIX P1000 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. COOLPIX P1000: 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 P1000, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and COOLPIX P1000 at $999. The COOLPIX P1000 is $1,500 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.