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
Z6
Original 24MP Z hybrid that launched the Z system.
$1,999
Released Aug 2018
EOS R6 Mark II is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Z6
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 273)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 12 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 310 shots)
- 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
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
Z6
134 × 101 × 68 mm
585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 2mm shorter than Z6 but it is also 4mm wider and 21mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark II is 95 g heavier than Z6.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 68mm Z6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Z6
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
Z6
134 × 68 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Z6
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
Z6
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 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Subject recognition
Adds Dogs, Cats, Birds…
AF points / zones
1053 vs 273 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
760 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Z6
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 100.5, 67.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD
Weight
585 g vs 680 g — lower 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
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓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
Z6
Pros
- ✓Historic value
- ✓Solid hybrid
- ✓Affordable used
Cons
- –Very dated now
- –Single slot
- –Limited video
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or Z6?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for Z6 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z6?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Z6 is 24.5 MP, so the Z6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z6 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while z6 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Z6?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Z6 reaches 12 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z6?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Z6 weighs 585 g, so the Z6 is 95 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z6 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Z6: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Z6 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Z6: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 310 shots for the Z6, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Z6 at $1,999. The Z6 is $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.