EOS R6 Mark IIvs Nikon Zfvs Sony RX100 VII
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.
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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 Zf (2023)
- You want full-frame quality in a compact, beautiful camera you'll genuinely love carrying
- You appreciate analogue-inspired design alongside modern digital performance
- You shoot street, travel, or lifestyle and want a camera that feels special to use
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
- You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
- You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package
Quick take: The nikon zf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the sony rx100 vii is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii, nikon zf are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Nikon Zf (2023) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £1,699 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 710g with battery | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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