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EOS R6 Mark II vs ZV-E1
Quick take: The EOS R6 Mark II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the ZV-E1 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.
ZV-E1 — Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers: Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark IICanon · 2022 | ZV-E1Sony · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £1,779Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronicBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA)Best | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 670g (body only) | 483g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | None — screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
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
ZV-E1
Portrait
8.3/10
7.0/10
Street
6.7/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.7/10
Wedding & Events
8.4/10
6.4/10
Vlogging & Video
5.9/10
7.0/10
Filmmaking
7.5/10
8.0/10
Documentary
7.9/10
8.2/10
Sports & Action
8.5/10
6.4/10
Landscape
6.6/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
8.4/10
7.1/10
Casual
5.5/10
5.9/10
Food
7.7/10
7.1/10
Macro
8.4/10
6.7/10
Architecture
6.6/10
5.4/10
Astrophotography
6.9/10
7.2/10
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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