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EOS R6 Mark II vs Z6 III
Quick take: The Z6 III has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS R6 Mark II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R6 Mark II — Portraits & Action: 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Z6 III — Hybrid Video & Action: Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Wedding and event photographers who need the most reliable Canon AF available
- Sports and wildlife shooters who want 40fps and subject detection
- R6 owners looking for a significant AF and burst speed upgrade
- Hybrid shooters who need 4K/60p and IBIS in a versatile full-frame body
Z6 III (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark IICanon · 2022 | Z6 IIINikon · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099Best | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA)Best | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g (body only)Best | 760g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS R6 Mark II
Z6 III
Portrait
8.3/10
8.4/10
Street
6.7/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.8/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
8.4/10
8.3/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
6.6/10
Filmmaking
7.5/10
7.8/10
Documentary
7.9/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
8.5/10
9.2/10
Landscape
6.6/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
8.4/10
8.9/10
Casual
5.5/10
5.2/10
Food
7.7/10
7.5/10
Macro
8.4/10
7.0/10
Architecture
6.6/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
6.9/10
7.4/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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