EOS R6 Mark IIvs Leica SL3vs Nikon Zfc
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.
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
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
Leica SL3 (2024)
- You want Leica image quality with the convenience of autofocus and interchangeable lenses
- You shoot portraits, commercial, or editorial and want the best Leica system camera
- You plan to use Leica M lenses via adapter alongside native SL glass
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
- You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
- You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package
Quick take: The leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the nikon zfc is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii, leica sl3 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Leica SL3 (2024) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £6,499 | £799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 60.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 7.5-stop IBIS | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 30fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 875g body only | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Leica L-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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