Between the EOS R6 Mark II and Z f, the EOS R6 Mark II comes out ahead in af points and weight, while the Z f wins on several specs. Overall, the EOS R6 Mark II scores 46 and the Z f scores 46 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
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 af points, weight.
The Z f similarly doesn't carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable sensor size, megapixels, max video, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Canon - EOS R6 Mark II wins
- ▲AF points — 252.17% more. 1053 vs 299.
- ▲Weight — 40.00 g less. 670 vs 710.
Why Nikon - Z f wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Canon - EOS R6 Mark II | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
| Max ISO | 102400lead | 64000 |
Video
| Spec | Canon - EOS R6 Mark II | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K60 | 4K60 |
| RAW video | false | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Canon - EOS R6 Mark II | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 1053lead | 299 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Canon - EOS R6 Mark II | Nikon - Z f |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 670 glead | 710 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | truelead | false |
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