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
Z30
Compact APS-C Z mount for vloggers and beginners.
$709
Released Jun 2022
EOS R6 Mark II is 5 months newer.
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EOS R6 Mark II
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Z30
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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 209)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 330 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)
Z30
128 × 74 × 60 mm
350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 10mm wider, 25mm taller, and 29mm thicker than Z30.
EOS R6 Mark II is 330 g heavier than Z30.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 60mm Z30
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Z30
128 × 74 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
Z30
128 × 60 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Z30
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
2.3× 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
Z30
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 R6 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4.5 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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 209 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Birds, Horses, Cars…
Reasons to choose
Z30
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 73.5, 59.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
350 g vs 680 g — lower 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
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
Z30
Pros
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Vlog features
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –No EVF
- –No IBIS
- –Single slot
Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or Z30?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Z30 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z30?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Z30 is 20.9 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z30 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while z30 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Z30?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Z30 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z30?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Z30 weighs 350 g, so the Z30 is 330 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z30 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Z30: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Z30 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Z30: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 330 shots for the Z30, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Z30 at $709. The Z30 is $1,790 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.