EOS R6 Mark IIvs Nikon D7500vs Z5 II
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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
Z5 II (2024)
- You want full-frame image quality at the lowest possible entry price
- You shoot stills primarily — portrait, landscape, or travel
- You're upgrading from a DSLR and want a familiar but thoroughly modern Nikon experience
Quick take: The z5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Nikon D7500 (2017) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £899 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.9MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 8fps mechanical | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 640g body only | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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