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Canon EOS R8 Mark II vs Z6 III
Quick take: The Z6 III has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Canon EOS R8 Mark II 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?
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
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 | Canon EOS R8 Mark IICanon · 2026 | Z6 IIINikon · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,729Best | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronicBest | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 546g (with battery and card)Best | 760g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | 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
Canon EOS R8 Mark II
Z6 III
Portrait
8.3/10
8.4/10
Street
6.9/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
8.3/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
6.6/10
Filmmaking
7.0/10
7.8/10
Documentary
7.7/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
9.2/10
Landscape
6.4/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
8.9/10
Casual
5.8/10
5.2/10
Food
8.0/10
7.5/10
Macro
8.5/10
7.0/10
Architecture
6.6/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
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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