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
Z5
Entry full-frame Z with dual slots and IBIS.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
EOS R6 Mark II is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Z5
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 273)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 4.5 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
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
Z5
134 × 101 × 70 mm
590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 2mm shorter than Z5 but it is also 4mm wider and 19mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark II is 80 g heavier than Z5.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 70mm Z5
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
Z5
134 × 101 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
Z5
134 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Z5
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z5
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 -3 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 273 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Birds, Horses, Cars…
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 4.5 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z5
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 100.5, 69.5
Weight
590 g vs 670 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.8 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Resolution
24.3 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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
Z5
Pros
- ✓Dual slots at entry price
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Full-frame
Cons
- –Older AF
- –4K crop
- –Slow burst
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or Z5?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for Z5 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z5?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Z5 is 24.3 MP, so the Z5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z5 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Z5?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Z5 reaches 4.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z5?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and Z5 weighs 590 g, so the Z5 is 80 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z5 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Z5: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Z5 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Z5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 470 shots for the Z5, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Z5 at $1,399. The Z5 is $1,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.