Canon EOS R3vs Z6
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Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Travel, Portrait, Video — Z6 (2018): Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
Z6 (2018)
- Nikon DSLR users making their first move to mirrorless
- Photographers who want full-frame Nikon glass on a budget
Quick take: The z6 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z6 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Z6 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £749 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 12fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | Z6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | — |
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