Nikon Z6 vs Canon EOS R

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Nikon Z6 vs Canon EOS R

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35mm 858.0mm²
24.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Nikon Z6 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon Z6 conclusion.

35mm 864.0mm²
30.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

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Differences

Nikon Z6 advantages over Canon EOS R

Less expensive
$1899 vs $2499
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~1.50 vs 2.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
Z6 test data on DxO Mark EOS R test data on DxO Mark

3,299 vs 2,742 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Faster JPEG shooting
12.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
12.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 102400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon EOS R advantages over Nikon Z6

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
More telephoto lens reach
105 mm vs 70 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Less shutter lag
0.10 vs 0.20 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
30.3 vs 24.5 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
126 vs 47 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
65 vs 35 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

Great image quality; Terrific high ISO performance; Fast AF speeds; Eye AF; Swift 12fps burst shooting; In-body image stabilization; High-quality 4K video; Robust build quality; Familiar Nikon design.
Single XQD card slot; Default high ISO NR a bit strong; No 4K 60p; 1/200s x-sync speed; Limited native lens selection (at this time).
Read our Nikon Z6 Review

Very good overall image quality; Good dynamic range & very good high ISO performance; Excellent Dual Pixel CMOS AF performance; Sharp native lenses; Great performance with adapted optics; Compact design; Fully articulating LCD.
Sensor performance lags behind competition; No In-Body Image Stabilization; Sluggish burst speed with C-AF; Mediocre battery life; No 4Kp60; 1.7x 4K crop; Ergonomics could be better.
Read our Canon EOS R Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7 II

Nikon Z6

Sony A7 II

$1396
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1148
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 II

Canon EOS R

Sony A7 II

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Shoot 4K video

$1148
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS R vs Sony A7 II

Compared to Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6

Sony A7 III

$1396
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1531
35mm

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Sony A7 III

Canon EOS R

Sony A7 III

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
More telephoto lens reach

$1531
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS R vs Sony A7 III

Compared to Nikon Z7

Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

$1396
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

Compare Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z7

Compared to Leica SL2-S

Nikon Z6

Leica SL2-S

$1396
35mm

Tiltable Screen
On-sensor phase detect

$4895
35mm

Slower slow-motion
High resolution composite

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Leica SL2-S

Canon EOS R

Leica SL2-S

$1499
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
On-sensor phase detect

$4895
35mm

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS R vs Leica SL2-S

Compared to Canon R3

Nikon Z6

Canon R3

$1396
35mm

$5999
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon Z6 vs Canon R3

Canon EOS R

Canon R3

$1499
35mm

More pixels

$5999
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon EOS R vs Canon R3

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