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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

Launch price

Released Nov 2022

vs
ZR

Nikon

ZR

Compact Nikon RED full-frame 6K cinema camera with R3D NE RAW, 32-bit float audio, 7.5-stop VR, and Z mount.

$2,199

Launch price

Released Sep 2025

ZR is 2.8 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

EOS R6 Mark II

Sports & ActionPortrait

Wins

4categories

ZR

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R6 Mark II wins 3 categories·ZR wins 2 categories
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
  • BZR has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 40 fps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
  • BZR has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
  • AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 7.5 stops)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R6 Mark IIZR
Resolution24.2 MP24.5 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max102,40051,200
Burst40 fps120 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBIS8-stop7.5-stop
Weight670 g630 g
Battery760 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II front view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 × 88 mm

670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

ZR front view

ZR

134 × 81 × 49 mm

630 g (1.39 lb / 22.22 oz)

EOS R6 Mark II is 4mm wider, 18mm taller, and 39mm thicker than ZR.

EOS R6 Mark II is 40 g heavier than ZR.

Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 49mm ZR

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

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

ZR back view

ZR

134 × 81 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

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

ZR top view

ZR

134 × 49 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R6 Mark II

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

ZR

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

ZR

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 IIZR
Portrait
8.5Excellent✓ wins
7.5Good
Sports & Action
9.0Excellent
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
7.5Good
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
7.0Good
7.0Good
Travel
7.5Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Wildlife
6.5Good
6.5Good
Vlogging
8.0Excellent✓ wins
7.0Good

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R6 Mark II

  • Burst (mechanical)

    12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better

  • 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 51,200 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Horses, Motorbikes, Aircraft

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 7.5 stops — higher is better

Reasons to choose

ZR

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134, 80.5, 49

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD, MicroSD UHS-I

  • Burst (electronic)

    120 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds R3D NE, N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ…

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Bicycles, Motorcycles, Airplanes

  • Weight

    630 g vs 670 g — lower is better

  • Resolution

    24.5 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Internal RAW videoBoth support internal raw video

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

ZR

Pros

  • 6K/60p R3D NE RAW
  • 32-bit float audio
  • 7.5-stop stabilization
  • Compact 535g cinema body

Cons

  • No built-in EVF
  • Cinema-first ergonomics
  • Single CFexpress plus MicroSD workflow

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R6 Mark II
ZR
Resolution
24.2 MP
24.5 MP+1%
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
Full Frame CMOS
Sensor size
35.9 × 23.9 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R6 Mark II
ZR
Processor
DIGIC X
EXPEED 7 / RED imaging pipeline
EOS R6 Mark II
ZR
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
102,400+1 stop
51,200
ISO max (expanded)
204,800
204,800
EOS R6 Mark II
ZR
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
N/A
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, EOS R6 Mark II or ZR?

ZR scores 9.0/10 versus 7.5/10 for EOS R6 Mark II — 6K video for oversampled 4K.

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

EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and ZR is 24.5 MP, so the ZR captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

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

EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZR has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

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

EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. ZR reaches 120 fps electronic.

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

EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 40 g lighter.

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

EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. ZR: 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the EOS R6 Mark II and ZR weather sealed?

EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. ZR: Yes.

How much does each cost?

EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and ZR at $2,199. The ZR is $300 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.