Canon EOS 5DS R vs Nikon Z6 II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 5DS R and Nikon Z6 II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS 5DS R is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon Z6 II is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS 5DS R were released 2015 and Nikon Z6 II was released 2020. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS 5DS R | 2015 |
Nikon Z6 II | 2020 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS 5DS R is a DSLR camera while Nikon Z6 II is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
Even though the camera sensors might be called differently they are both considered Full frame which means that the focal length of the lenses is not affected. There is no crop factor on any of these cameras and sensors.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS 5DS R | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
Nikon Z6 II | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Canon EOS 5DS R has a 51 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z6 II has 25 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
51 MP
50320896 pixels 8688 x 5792 |
Nikon Z6 II |
25 MP
24337152 pixels 6048 x 4024 |
Canon EOS 5DS R has a 107 % larger resolution than Nikon Z6 II. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Nikon Z6 II has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 5DS R. Nikon Z6 II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS 5DS R has 100 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS 5DS R | 100-6400 |
Nikon Z6 II | 100-51200 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5DS R
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z6 II
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 5DS R can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z6 II can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS 5DS R | 5 |
Nikon Z6 II | 14 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS 5DS R and Nikon Z6 II can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 5DS R weighs 930 gr (equal to 2.05 lb) which is 32% heavier than Nikon Z6 II and its 705 gr (or 1.55 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS 5DS R | 930 gr 2.05 lb |
Nikon Z6 II | 705 gr 1.55 lb |
Canon EOS 5DS R vs Nikon Z6 II Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 5DS R and Nikon Z6 II, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Nikon Z6 II |
Name | Canon EOS 5DS R | Nikon Z6 II |
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Nikon Z6 II |
Release Year | 2015 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2015-02-06 | 2020-10-14 |
MSRP | 4249 USD | 1995 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Nikon Z6 II |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Nikon Z6 II |
Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX" |
Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Resolution | 8688 x 5792 pixels | 6048 x 4024 pixels |
Megapixels | 51 MP | 25 MP |
Image Processor | DUAL DIGIC 6 | DUAL EXPEED 6 |
Image |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Nikon Z6 II |
ISO Range | 100 - 6400 | 100 - 51200 |
White Balance Presets | 8 | 12 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW + TIFF |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Nikon Z6 II |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 61 | 273 |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
Nikon Z See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Nikon Z6 II |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | 1040000 | 2100000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | ClearView II TFT-LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71× | 0.8x |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 3690000 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Nikon Z6 II |
Frames per second | 5 fps | 14 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 900 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Nikon Z6 II |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Nikon Z6 II |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC XQD |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Nikon Z6 II |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless | No |
Yes Built-In (802.11ac + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (Wired and wireless) |
Yes (via MC-DC2 or smartphone)
|
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS 5DS R |
Nikon Z6 II |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
LP-E6 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
EN-EL15c lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 700 shots | 410 shots |
Width | 152 mm | 134 mm |
Height | 116 mm | 101 mm |
Depth | 76 mm | 70 mm |
Weight | 930 gram | 705 gram |