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
Z fc
Retro APS-C Z camera with dial controls and compact style.
$999
Released Jun 2021
EOS R6 Mark II is 1.4 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
Z fc
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 209)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (760 shots vs 300 shots)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
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)
Z fc
135 × 94 × 44 mm
390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 4mm wider, 5mm taller, and 45mm thicker than Z fc.
EOS R6 Mark II is 290 g heavier than Z fc.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 44mm Z fc
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Z fc
135 × 94 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
Z fc
135 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Z fc
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z fc
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 -4.5 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 209 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Birds, Horses, Cars…
Reasons to choose
Z fc
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.5, 93.5, 43.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
390 g vs 680 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
1.02 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓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
Z fc
Pros
- ✓Retro design
- ✓Compact
- ✓Good JPEG
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Older sensor
- –Limited grip
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R6 Mark II or Z fc?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Z fc — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z fc?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Z fc is 20.9 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z fc have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while z fc does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the Z fc?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Z fc reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z fc?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and Z fc weighs 390 g, so the Z fc is 290 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and Z fc record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. Z fc: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and Z fc weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. Z fc: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 300 shots for the Z fc, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and Z fc at $999. The Z fc is $1,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.