Compare Canon EOS R6 Mark III vs Nikon Z5 II
In this technical comparison between the Canon EOS R6 Mark III and the Nikon Z5 II, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $2,799 USD (Body Only at launch) and $1,699 USD (Body Only).
| Specifications |
Canon EOS R6 Mark III |
Nikon Z5 II |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | November 2025 | April 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Body Dimensions | Approx. 138.4 x 98.4 x 88.4 mm | 134 x 100.5 x 72 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 699g (including battery and memory card) | Approx. 700g (with battery and card) / 620g (body only) |
| Mount | Canon RF Mount | Nikon Z Mount |
| Weather Sealing | Yes; dust and moisture-resistant magnesium alloy chassis | Yes; dust and drip-resistant (comparable to the Z6 II) |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Technology | Full-Frame CMOS (High-speed readout) | BSI-CMOS (Back-Illuminated) |
| Size | 35.9 x 23.9 mm | Full-frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) |
| Image Resolution | 32.5 Megapixels (Effective) | 24.5 Megapixels |
| ISO Sensitivity | 100 - 64,000 (Expandable to L: 50 and H: 102,400) | 100 - 64,000 (Expandable to ISO 50–204,800) |
| Image Stabilization | 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilizer (IBIS); up to 8.5 stops of coordinated control | 5-axis In-Body VR; up to 7.5 stops of compensation (supports Focus Point VR) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.0-inch Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD (approx. 1.62 million dots) | 3.2-inch Fully Articulated Touchscreen LCD (2.1 million dots); double the brightness of the previous model |
| Viewfinder | 0.5-inch OLED EVF; approx. 3.69 million dots; 120fps refresh rate | 3.69M-dot OLED EVF; 0.8x magnification; high-brightness (up to 3000 nits peak) |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | Up to 1,053 AF zones (Stills); 897 zones (Movie) | 273 Phase-detection points |
| Autofocus System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Hybrid AF powered by EXPEED 7 (68% faster than Z5) |
| AI Subject Recognition | Human (Eye/Face/Head/Body), Animal (Dogs/Cats/Birds/Horses), and Vehicles | 9-type Subject Detection (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles, etc.); tracks down to -10 EV. |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 12fps (Mechanical); 40fps (Electronic) with 0.5s Pre-shooting | 14fps (Mechanical); 30fps (Electronic, JPEG only) |
| Formats | RAW (14-bit), C-RAW, HEIF (10-bit), JPEG (8-bit) | NEF (RAW 14-bit), JPEG, HEIF (10-bit); Supports Pre-Release Capture |
| Video | ||
| Video Performance | 7K Open Gate (up to 30p); 4K DCI/UHD (up to 120p); Full HD (up to 180p) | 4K 60p (1.5x crop); 4K 30p (Uncropped/Full-width); 1080p at 120p |
| Bit-depth | 12-bit RAW Light (Internal); 10-bit 4:2:2 (H.265 / HEVC) | 10-bit internal (N-Log / HLG); Internal N-RAW (12-bit) supported |
| Audio Connectivity | 3.5mm Stereo mini-jack for both | 3.5mm Stereo mini-jack for both |
| HDMI output | Full-size HDMI (Type A); supports 12-bit RAW output | Micro-HDMI (Type D) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual Slots | Dual Slots |
| Sensor Technology | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B | Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 2.4GHz / 5GHz (802.11ac) | Built-in (2.4 / 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 (SnapBridge) |
| USB / HDMI | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2); Full-size HDMI | USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) with Power Delivery; Micro-HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | LP-E6P (high-amperage battery required for high-speed features) | EN-EL15c |
| Battery Life | Approx. 510 shots (LCD) / 270 shots (EVF) in Power Saving mode | Approx. 380 shots (per charge); USB power delivery supported while in use. |
| USB charging | Supported via USB Power Adapter PD-E2 or PD-E1 | Yes |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | EOS R6 Mark III Body, Battery Pack LP-E6P, Battery Charger LC-E6, Strap ER-EOS, Shoe Cover, and Body Cap | Z5 II Body, EN-EL15c Battery, MH-25a Charger, UC-E24 USB Cable, AN-DC19 Strap, BF-N1 Body Cap |
| Price | $2,799 USD (Body Only at launch) | $1,699 USD (Body Only) |
| Full Details | EOS R6 Mark III - Full Specifications | Z5 II - Full Specifications |