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
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
Released Sep 2025
ZR is 2.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
ZR
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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)
- BZR has lower Weight (630 g vs 680 g)
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)
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 50 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
138 × 98 mm
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
138 × 88 mm
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 lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
ZR
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
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 680 g — lower is better
Resolution
24.5 MP vs 24.2 MP — 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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both 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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or ZR?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 6.5/10 for ZR — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
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 680 g and ZR weighs 630 g, so the ZR is 50 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.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.