Nikon Z Z6 Black 2018
Nikon
89 Overall Score
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Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon
93 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z Z6 Black 2018
88 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Nikon Z6 is widely praised for its excellent image quality, solid build, and user-friendly controls, especially for existing Nikon users. While some note the single memory card slot and battery life as drawbacks, the camera's performance in low light, autofocus, and video capabilities are highly regarded. A few users found it heavier than expected or missed a built-in flash, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Solid build quality
- Great low-light performance
- Intuitive controls for Nikon users
- Excellent electronic viewfinder
Cons
- Single memory card slot
- Battery life could be better
- No built-in flash
- Heavier than expected for mirrorless
- XQD cards are expensive
Image quality 8
Build quality 5
Autofocus performance 6
Low light performance 4
Battery life 3
Memory card slot 3
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Product Photography
Youtube
Streaming
Travel
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z6 | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.5 MP | 45 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 6 | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 273 | — |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264 | — |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.58 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Battery Life | 310 shots | 620 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | Mini-HDMI | Mini HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z6 Black 2018
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
- Strong af (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Scores 93 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.