Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Black 2024
Nikon Z Z6 Black 2018
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Black 2024
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, especially for sports and wildlife, with many users noting a significant upgrade from the original R5. However, several reviewers report overheating issues during extended use, particularly in warm conditions, and some express disappointment with high ISO noise and occasional freezing or autofocus failures. The camera's pre-capture and eye-tracking features are game-changers for action photography, but the need for new LP-E6P batteries to unlock full functionality is a common frustration.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus speed and accuracy
- Excellent for sports and wildlife photography
- Pre-capture feature for action shots
- Eye-tracking autofocus works well
- Improved viewfinder with no blackout
Cons
- Overheating during extended use
- High ISO noise at higher settings
- Occasional freezing and lockups
- Autofocus failures in some conditions
- Requires new LP-E6P batteries for full functionality
Nikon Z Z6 Black 2018
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
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II | Nikon Z Z6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45 MP★ | 24.5 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC Accelerator | EXPEED 6 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 1053VideoPhase Detection: 975 | Phase Detection: 273 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 12 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 240 fps★ | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264/MP4/XF-AVC S/XF-HEVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit | H.264 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 5.8M dots★ | 3.7M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.58 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 320 shots★ | 310 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Mini-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Black 2024
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
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 (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Canon EOS R5 Mark II R5 Mark II Black 2024
Nikon Z Z6 Black 2018
No current pricing available
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 12 of 33 specs.
