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
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,899
Released Oct 2021
EOS R6 Mark II is 1.1 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Z9
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 180 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 40 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
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)
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 11mm narrower, 51mm shorter, and 2mm thinner than Z9.
EOS R6 Mark II is 660 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Z9
149 × 150 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
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Z9
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
Z9
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
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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Weight
680 g vs 1340 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 180 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Resolution
45.7 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or Z9?
Z9 scores 9.5/10 versus 7.0/10 for EOS R6 Mark II — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z9?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Z9?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z9?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Z9 weighs 1340 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 660 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z9 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Z9 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Z9 at $5,899. The EOS R6 Mark II is $3,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.