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
Z50 II
Updated APS-C Z body with improved AF and video for enthusiasts.
$999
Released Dec 2024
Z50 II is 2.1 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Z50 II
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 231)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 2,360,000)
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)
Z50 II
127 × 97 × 67 mm
495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 11mm wider, 2mm taller, and 22mm thicker than Z50 II.
EOS R6 Mark II is 185 g heavier than Z50 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 67mm Z50 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Z50 II
127 × 97 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
Z50 II
127 × 67 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Z50 II
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
Z50 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
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 231 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
In-body stabilization
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Z50 II
AF low-light limit
-9 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 127, 96.8, 66.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Subject recognition
Adds Bicycles, Motorcycles, Airplanes
Weight
495 g vs 680 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
1.02 × vs 0.76 × — 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
Z50 II
Pros
- ✓Improved AF
- ✓Compact DSLR-style grip
- ✓Good value
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Single slot
- –APS-C
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or Z50 II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Z50 II — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z50 II?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Z50 II 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 Z50 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while z50 II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Z50 II?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Z50 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z50 II?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Z50 II weighs 495 g, so the Z50 II is 185 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z50 II record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Z50 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Z50 II weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Z50 II: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Z50 II at $999. The Z50 II is $1,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.