EOS R6vs Z5 II
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
Z5 II (2024)
- DSLR photographers making the switch to full-frame mirrorless
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame Z quality at the most accessible price
- Z5 owners wanting significantly improved autofocus and uncropped 4K
- Landscape and portrait photographers stepping up from APS-C
Quick take: The z5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | Z5 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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