Canon EOS R6 vs Nikon Z7

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS R6Z7
      Successor ModelCanon EOS R6 Mark II Nikon Z7 II
      MSRP$2499 (body only), $2899 (w/24-105mm F4-7.1 lens), $3500 (w/24-105mm F4 lens)$3399 (body only), $3999 (w/24-70 F4 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm35.9 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels21.4 Megapixel46.89 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels20.1 Megapixel45.7 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,40064 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,80032 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7
      ProcessorDIGIC XEXPEED 6
      Max Image Resolution5472 x 36488256 x 5504
      Other Resolutions5408 x 3600 (DX crop), 6880 x 5504 (5:4), 5504 x 5504 (1:1), 8256 x 4640 (16:9)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatHEIF, JPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, TungstenPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF IIHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6.5 to +20 EV-4 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points6072493
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7
      Lens MountCanon RFNikon Z
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation8 stops5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot2,100k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x0.80x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-4 to +2
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)12.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)20.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps9.0 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 12 fps at 20 MP for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 240 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 20 MP for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 240 Frames (Raw)      		Up to 9 fps at 45.7 MP
      Up to 5.5 fps at 45.7 MP
      Flash Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual      		Front-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow rear-curtain sync
      Slow sync
      Off
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash supportTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV-3 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7
      DxO Low Light ISO33942668
      DxO Color Depth24.226.3
      DxO Dynamic Range14.314.6
      DxO Overall Score9099
      Video Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7
      Movie File FormatMP4MOV
      MP4
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.265 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [170 to 340 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/29.97/59.94/100/119.88 fps [28 to 180 Mbps]

      H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [120 to 230 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/29.97/59.94/100/119.88 fps [12 to 120 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 59.94 fps      		10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      Full HD (1920 x 1080)
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveCanon Log
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps      		30 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps
      Terminals Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input      		1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output1 x USB Type-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input      		1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Can Connect Camera
      *As of February, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via MC-DC2, WR-1, WR-T10 (Optional)
      Environmental Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7
      Dimensions138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.84 x 3.48")134 x 101 x 68 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.68")
      Weight (inc. batteries)680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.7 x 8.8 x 5.9"8.75 x 7.45 x 5.25"
      Package Weight2.82 lb3.4 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7
      Battery PackLP-E6NHEN-EL15b
      Battery Life360 shots330 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQD
      Other Canon EOS R6 Nikon Z7
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy chassis, outer panels are polycarbonate resin with glass fiberMagnesium Alloy
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning


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