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EOS R6 Mark II

Canon

EOS R6 Mark II

Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.

$2,499

Released Nov 2022

vs

Nikon

Z7

Original high-res Z body with 45MP for detail work.

$3,399

Released Aug 2018

EOS R6 Mark II is 4.3 years newer.

Wins

9categories

EOS R6 Mark II

PortraitSports & Action

Wins

4categories

Z7

PortraitLandscape

1 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 5 categories·Z7 wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 9 fps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 330 shots)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIZ7
Resolution24.2 MP45.7 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max102,40025,600
Burst40 fps9 fps
4K60 fps30 fps
IBIS8-stop5-stop
Weight680 g585 g
Battery760 shots330 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II front view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 × 88 mm

680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)

Z7

134 × 101 × 68 mm

585 g (1.29 lb / 20.64 oz)

EOS R6 Mark II is 2mm shorter than Z7 but it is also 4mm wider and 21mm thicker.

EOS R6 Mark II is 95 g heavier than Z7.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 68mm Z7

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R6 Mark II back view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 mm

Z7

134 × 101 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R6 Mark II top view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 88 mm

Z7

134 × 68 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

Z7

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R6 Mark II

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Z7

Nikon Z

90+

native lenses available

40 first-party50 third-party

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

Use caseEOS R6 Mark IIZ7
Portrait
8.5Excellent
8.5Excellent
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
3.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Landscape
7.0Good
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
6.0Good

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…

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 9 fps — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    760 shots vs 330 shots — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Z7

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264/AVC

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134, 100.5, 67.5

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD

  • Resolution

    45.7 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    64 vs 100 — lower is better

  • Weight

    585 g vs 680 g — lower is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.8 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • In-body stabilizationBoth support in-body stabilization
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • EVF resolutionBoth 3,690,000
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

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

Z7

Pros

  • 45MP
  • IBIS
  • Z mount

Cons

  • Single slot
  • Older AF
  • Superseded

Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
Z7
Resolution
24.2 MP
45.7 MP+89%
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
Full Frame BSI-CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R6 Mark II
Z7
AF system
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect)
AF points / zones
10532.1× more
493
AF frame coverage
100 %
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV
-4 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
People, Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Cars, Motorbikes, Aircraft, Trains
People
EOS R6 Mark II
Z7
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps+33%
9 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps4.4× more
9 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
No
RAW buffer depth
180 frames
EOS R6 Mark II
Z7
Max resolution
4K UHD
4K UHD
4K max frame rate
60 fps2× more
30 fps
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
Canon Log 3 / HDR PQ
N-Log
Codecs
H.265, H.264
H.264/AVC
EOS R6 Mark II
Z7
Weight
680 g
585 g−95 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm
134 × 100.5 × 67.5 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or Z7?

EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Z7 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z7?

EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Z7 is 45.7 MP, so the Z7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z7 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while z7 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Z7?

EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Z7 reaches 9 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z7?

EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Z7 weighs 585 g, so the Z7 is 95 g lighter.

Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z7 record 4K video?

EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Z7: 4K up to 30p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Z7 weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Z7: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 330 shots for the Z7, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Z7 at $3,399. The EOS R6 Mark II is $900 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.