Canon EOS R vs Nikon Z6 Camera Comparison
Now that Canon and Nikon have entered the full-frame mirrorless camera market many are trying to decide which one is better. Spoiler alert: if you already own a Canon, buy the Canon and if you already own a Nikon, buy the Nikon. Both companies make adapters that allow you to use legacy lenses from your existing system on the new mirrorless mounts. However, if you don’t own very many expensive lenses for your current camera it might be worth looking at this comparison more closely as there are some significant differences.
One of the bigest differences between the Canon EOS R and the Nikon Z6 is image stabilization. Nikon has opted to use in body stabilization which can be an advantage since every lens you mount on the camera is stabilized while Canon still depends on lens only stabilization. This is disappointing, especially since the first round of lenses introduced with the Canon EOS R are NOT stabilized!
Canon EOS R Pricing*
- Canon EOS R (Body Only) - $2299.00
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Nikon Z6 Pricing*
- Nikon Z6 Body Only - $1996.95
- Nikon Z6 with FTZ Adapter - $2146.90
- Nikon Z6 with 24-70mm Lens - $2596.95
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Canon EOS R Advantages
Fully articulated LCD screen
Faster autofocus
Uses standard SD cards
Nikon Z6 Advantages
Built in Image Stabilization
Faster burst rate (12 vs 8 fps)
slightly smaller and lighter
Less expensive
Conclusion
As mentioned in the beginning of this article, if you already own a Canon, get the Canon and if you already own a Nikon, get the Nikon. Both companies make adapters that allow you to use legacy lenses from your existing system on the new mirrorless mounts. However, if you don’t own a current system then I think the Nikon beats the Canon overall. It’s less expensive, slightly smaller and lighter (although not significantly so). The Nikon also has image stabilization built in. While I prefer the Canon fully articulated LCD screen and the Canon Autofocus system seems a little faster it feels like Canon didn’t want to compete against their standard DSLR cameras. I feel that Mirrorless is the future of photography and Nikon seems to have embraced this with the Z6/Z7 full frame bodies. It will be interesting to see if Canon rethinks their strategy in the mirrorless market. If not, not only will the new EOS R not outsell their DLSR offerings, but will also be outsold by Nikon.
Canon EOS R Overall User Rating
4.35 out of 5
based on 40 user reviews online.
: 70% (28)
: 15% (6)
: 3% (1)
: 5% (2)
: 8% (3)
Nikon Z6 Overall User Rating
4.66 out of 5
based on 471 user reviews online.
: 76% (356.14)
: 19% (89.83)
: 3% (13.01)
: 1% (4.87)
: 2% (7.15)
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Specs
| Spec | Canon EOS R | Nikon Z6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 30.3 | 24.5 |
| Body Construction | Magnesium alloy | magnesium-alloy |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 5.3 x 3.9 x 3.3 in. | 5.3 x 4.0 x 2.7 in. |
| Weight | 1.45 lbs. | 1.29 lbs. |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Card | SD SDHC SDXC | XQD |
| Dual Command Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Range | 100 - 40000 (50 - 102400 extended range) | 100-51200 (Extended Mode: 50-204800) |
| Mirror Lock Up | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Burst Rate | 8 fps | 12 fps |
| LCD Size | 3.15 in. | 3.2 in. |
| LCD Resolution | 2,100,000 pixels | 2,100,000 pixels |
| Articulated LCD Screen | Tilt & Swivel | Tilt Only |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Remote Shutter Release | Wired Only | Wired Only |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | No | No |
| AF Points | 5655 | 273 |
| AF Sensitivity | -3ev | |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 second | 30 second |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Flash Sync Speed | second | 1/200 second |
| Built In Flash | No | No |
| Wireless TTL Flash | No | No |
| Video Specs |
3840 x 2160p at 23.98/24/29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/29.97/59.94 fps 1280 x 720p at 29.97/59.94/120 fps |
3840 x 2160p at 23.98/25/29.97 fps (H.264) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps (H.264) |
| Mic In | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Out | Yes | Yes |
| Built In Mic | Stereo | Stereo |