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
Z7 II
45MP resolution body for landscapes and studio work.
$2,999
Released Oct 2020
EOS R6 Mark II is 2.1 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Z7 II
3 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
- BZ7 II has higher Resolution (45.7 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 420 shots)
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)
Z7 II
134 × 101 × 70 mm
615 g (1.36 lb / 21.69 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 2mm shorter than Z7 II but it is also 4mm wider and 19mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark II is 65 g heavier than Z7 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 70mm Z7 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Z7 II
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
Z7 II
134 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Z7 II
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 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
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Birds, Horses, Cars…
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Z7 II
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC, H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 100.5, 69.5
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
615 g vs 680 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.8 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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 II
Pros
- ✓45MP detail
- ✓Dual slots
- ✓IBIS
Cons
- –Slower AF than Z8
- –4K 30p limitations
- –Superseded by Z8
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or Z7 II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Z7 II — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z7 II?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Z7 II is 45.7 MP, so the Z7 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z7 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while z7 II has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Z7 II?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Z7 II reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z7 II?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Z7 II weighs 615 g, so the Z7 II is 65 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z7 II record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Z7 II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Z7 II weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Z7 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 420 shots for the Z7 II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Z7 II at $2,999. The EOS R6 Mark II 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.