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 IIC
Screen-first, viewfinder-free full-frame Z mount body: 24.5MP BSI sensor, EXPEED 7 AF with fish detection, 7.5-stop IBIS, 15 Scene Modes, and N-RAW video.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2026
Z5 IIC is 3.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Z5 IIC
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 273)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 1,040,000)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 350 shots)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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 IIC
134 × 81 × 72 mm
620 g (1.37 lb / 21.87 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 4mm wider, 18mm taller, and 16mm thicker than Z5 IIC.
EOS R6 Mark II is 50 g heavier than Z5 IIC.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 72mm Z5 IIC
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 IIC
134 × 81 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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Z5 IIC
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Z5 IIC
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 IIC
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
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — 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 273 — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 1,040,000 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
760 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 64,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z5 IIC
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 80.7, 72
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Subject recognition
Adds Bicycles, Motorcycles, Airplanes…
Max video bit rate
420 Mbps vs 340 Mbps — higher is better
Weight
620 g vs 670 g — lower 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
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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 IIC
Pros
- ✓Lightest full-frame Z body (620g)
- ✓15 Scene Modes — first on a Nikon FX mirrorless
- ✓EXPEED 7 AF, 10 subject types incl. fish
- ✓7.5-stop IBIS + Focus Point VR
- ✓N-RAW internal recording, UVC/UAC webcam
Cons
- –No built-in EVF — rear screen only
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –No mechanical shutter
- –4K 60p is DX (APS-C) crop only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, EOS R6 Mark II or Z5 IIC?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for Z5 IIC — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z5 IIC?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Z5 IIC is 24.5 MP, so the Z5 IIC captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z5 IIC have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z5 IIC has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Z5 IIC?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Z5 IIC reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z5 IIC?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and Z5 IIC weighs 620 g, so the Z5 IIC is 50 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z5 IIC record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Z5 IIC: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Z5 IIC weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Z5 IIC: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 350 shots for the Z5 IIC, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Z5 IIC at $1,399. The Z5 IIC is $1,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.