EOS R6vs Z6
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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.
Travel, Portrait, Video — Z6 (2018): Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
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 | EOS R6 (2020) | Z6 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £749 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 12fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | 310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
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