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EOS R6 Mark II vs Nikon ZR

Quick take: The Nikon ZR has the highest resolution at 25MP; the Nikon ZR is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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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.

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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification EOS R6 Mark IICanon · 2022Nikon ZRNikon · 2025
Price £2,199£1,999Best
Sensor 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS24.5MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP25.0MPBest
Video 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p6K/60p, 4K/120p, internal R3D NE/N-RAW, ProRes, 10-bit N-Log, 32-bit float audio
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject trackingHybrid phase-detect AF with subject detection
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses)7.5-stop IBIS (Synchro VR)
Burst Rate 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic20fpsBest
Battery Life ~760 shots (CIPA)Best390 shots (CIPA); ~90-125 min continuous recording
Weight 670g (body only)630g (with battery and card)Best
Dimensions 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm—
Weather Sealed YesYes
Viewfinder EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnificationNone (screen only)
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen4.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF mount (full-frame)Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slotsCFexpress Type B + microSD
Connectivity USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-FiUSB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

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
Nikon ZR
Portrait
8.3/10
6.6/10
Street
6.7/10
4.8/10
Travel
6.8/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
8.4/10
6.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
6.5/10
Filmmaking
7.5/10
7.9/10
Documentary
7.9/10
8.1/10
Sports & Action
8.5/10
6.4/10
Landscape
6.6/10
6.1/10
Wildlife
8.4/10
6.5/10
Casual
5.5/10
5.7/10
Food
7.7/10
7.8/10
Macro
8.4/10
6.2/10
Architecture
6.6/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
6.9/10
5.6/10

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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