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
Z7
Original high-res Z body with 45MP for detail work.
$3,399
Launch priceReleased Aug 2018
EOS R6 Mark II is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Z7
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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
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
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 85 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
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 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
138 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 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 lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z7
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…
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 670 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.8 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓EVF resolution — Both 3,690,000
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both 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
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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 wildlife, EOS R6 Mark II or Z7?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 6.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for Z7 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
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 670 g and Z7 weighs 585 g, so the Z7 is 85 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.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.