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
Z5 II
Affordable full-frame Z mount body with EXPEED 7 AF, 7.5-stop IBIS, 30fps electronic burst, and 4K video.
$1,699
Released Jan 2025
Z5 II is 2.2 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Z5 II
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 273)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 64,000)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZ5 II has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 12 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 7.5 stops)
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)
Z5 II
134 × 101 × 72 mm
700 g (1.54 lb / 24.69 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 2mm shorter than Z5 II but it is also 4mm wider and 16mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark II is 20 g lighter than Z5 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 72mm Z5 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Z5 II
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
Z5 II
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Z5 II
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 II
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
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
AF points / zones
1053 vs 273 — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 64,000 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Horses, Motorbikes, Aircraft
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 7.5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z5 II
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 100.5, 72
Subject recognition
Adds Bicycles, Motorcycles, Airplanes
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.8 × vs 0.76 × — 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
- ✓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
Z5 II
Pros
- ✓Full-frame value
- ✓EXPEED 7 AF
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS
- ✓Dual SD card slots
Cons
- –Not a stacked sensor
- –4K 60p crop
- –Entry-level controls
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, EOS R6 Mark II or Z5 II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Z5 II — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z5 II?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Z5 II is 24.5 MP, so the Z5 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z5 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while z5 II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Z5 II?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Z5 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z5 II?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Z5 II weighs 700 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 20 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z5 II record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Z5 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Z5 II weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Z5 II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Z5 II at $1,699. The Z5 II is $800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.