Between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z 8, the EOS R6 Mark II comes out ahead in weight and af points, while the Z 8 wins on megapixels and max video. Overall, the EOS R6 Mark II scores 46 and the Z 8 scores 61.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Z 8 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 15.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the EOS R6 Mark II if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, af points.
Pick the Z 8 if you care most about megapixels and max video. Its strongest claims are megapixels, max video.
Both ship with comparable sensor size, in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Z 8 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Canon - EOS R6 Mark II wins
- ▲Weight — 240.00 g less. 670 vs 910.
- ▲AF points — 113.59% more. 1053 vs 493.
Why Nikon - Z 8 wins
- ▲Megapixels — 87.50% more. 45 MP vs 24 MP.
- ▲Max video: 8K (vs 4K60).
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Canon - EOS R6 Mark II | Nikon - Z 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 45 MPlead |
| Max ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Video
| Spec | Canon - EOS R6 Mark II | Nikon - Z 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K60 | 8Klead |
| RAW video | false | truelead |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Canon - EOS R6 Mark II | Nikon - Z 8 |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 1053lead | 493 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Canon - EOS R6 Mark II | Nikon - Z 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 670 glead | 910 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | true | true |
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