Canon
EOS R8 Mark II
Compact 24.2MP full-frame RF body with 5-axis IBIS (up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS), Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 40fps electronic bursts, and 6K-oversampled 4K 60p.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2026
Nikon
Z6 III
First partially stacked full-frame sensor with 6K N-RAW internal video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2024
EOS R8 Mark II is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
Z6 III
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZ6 III has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 73 frames)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 299)
- BZ6 III has higher Burst (mechanical) (20 fps vs 6 fps)
- BZ6 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 40 fps)
- BZ6 III has higher ISO max (native) (64,000 vs 25,600)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 × 80 mm
499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Z6 III
139 × 102 × 74 mm
760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 7mm narrower and 12mm shorter than Z6 III but it is also 6mm thicker.
EOS R8 Mark II is 261 g lighter than Z6 III.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 74mm Z6 III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z6 III
139 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 80 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z6 III
139 × 74 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Z6 III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Z6 III
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 R8 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S
Stabilization modes
Adds IBIS, Coordinated Control IS, Movie Digital IS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 89.9, 79.8
AF points / zones
1053 vs 299 — higher is better
Weight
499 g vs 760 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Z6 III
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -7.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds ProRes RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, Raw…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 101.5, 74
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 73 frames — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
20 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 25,600 — 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
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 250 Mbps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R8 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Lightest EOS full-frame body with IBIS (546g)
- ✓Up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS
- ✓40fps electronic + 20-frame pre-capture
- ✓Uncropped 6K-oversampled 4K 60p / FHD 180p
- ✓Wi-Fi 6, USB 10 Gbps, headphone jack
Cons
- –Same 24.2MP sensor as original R8
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –LP-E17 battery (~340 LCD / 220 EVF shots)
- –No mechanical shutter
Z6 III
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked CMOS reduces rolling shutter
- ✓6K N-RAW 60p internal — true filmmaking capability
- ✓5.76M dot EVF — best-in-class resolution
- ✓14fps mechanical burst
Cons
- –EN-EL15c battery life only 380 CIPA shots
- –Smaller lens ecosystem vs. Canon RF
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R8 Mark II or Z6 III?
Z6 III scores 6.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS R8 Mark II — 4K 120p slow-motion.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and Z6 III?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Z6 III is 24.5 MP, so the Z6 III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and Z6 III have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Z6 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the Z6 III?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Z6 III reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and Z6 III?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and Z6 III weighs 760 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 261 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and Z6 III record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. Z6 III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and Z6 III weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. Z6 III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 360 shots for the Z6 III, giving the Z6 III the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and Z6 III at $2,499. The EOS R8 Mark II is $600 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.