Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Nikon
D780
Last great Nikon DSLR — Z6 sensor with DSLR ergonomics and hybrid live view AF.
$2,299
Released Jan 2020
EOS R6 Mark II is 2.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
D780
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 273)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 12 fps)
- BD780 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (2260 shots vs 760 shots)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
D780
144 × 116 × 76 mm
755 g (1.66 lb / 26.63 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 5mm narrower and 17mm shorter than D780 but it is also 12mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark II is 75 g lighter than D780.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 76mm D780
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
D780
144 × 116 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
D780
144 × 76 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
D780
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
D780
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
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 R6 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
AF points / zones
1053 vs 273 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Birds, Horses, Cars…
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D780
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 143.5, 115.5, 76
Battery life (CIPA)
2260 shots vs 760 shots — higher is better
Resolution
24.5 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
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
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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
D780
Pros
- ✓Z6 sensor in DSLR
- ✓Dual card slots
- ✓4K video
- ✓OVF + EVF hybrid
Cons
- –DSLR end of era
- –Heavy
- –Limited future lenses
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or D780?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for D780 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and D780?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and D780 is 24.5 MP, so the D780 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and D780 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while d780 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the D780?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. D780 reaches 12 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and D780?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and D780 weighs 755 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 75 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and D780 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. D780: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and D780 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. D780: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 2,260 shots for the D780, giving the D780 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and D780 at $2,299. The D780 is $200 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.