EOS R6 Mark IIvs EOS RPvs Nikon Z8
Which should you buy?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- You want a do-everything full-frame body for weddings and events
- You need reliable subject tracking across stills and fast-moving video
- You shoot both photos and video professionally and need a single body that handles both
- You want Canon's colour science with a modern mirrorless system
EOS RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the eos rp is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii, nikon z8 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | EOS RP (2019) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £799 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.2MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 5fps mechanical | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 485g (body, battery, card) | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
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