Canon EOS R8 vs Nikon Z6 II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS R8 and Nikon Z6 II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS R8 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon Z6 II is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS R8 were released 2023 and Nikon Z6 II was released 2020. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS R8 2023
Nikon Z6 II 2020

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

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 R8 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 R8 has a 24 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 R8 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Nikon Z6 II 25 MP
24337152 pixels
6048 x 4024

Nikon Z6 II has a 1 % larger resolution than Canon EOS R8. 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

Canon EOS R8 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon Z6 II. Canon EOS R8 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Nikon Z6 II has 100 to 51200.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS R8 100-102400
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.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R8 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R8
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 R8 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z6 II can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS R8 6
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 R8 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.

Nikon Z6 II weighs 705 gr (equal to 1.55 lb) which is 53% heavier than Canon EOS R8 and its 461 gr (or 1.02 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS R8 461 gr
1.02 lb
Nikon Z6 II 705 gr
1.55 lb

Canon EOS R8 vs Nikon Z6 II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS R8 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 R8
Nikon Z6 II
Name Canon EOS R8 Nikon Z6 II
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS R8
Nikon Z6 II
Release Year 2023 2020
Release Date 2023-02-08 2020-10-14
MSRP 1499 USD 1995 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS R8
Nikon Z6 II
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Canon EOS R8
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 6000 x 4000 pixels 6048 x 4024 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 25 MP
Image Processor DIGIC X DUAL EXPEED 6
Image
Canon EOS R8
Nikon Z6 II
ISO Range 100 - 102400 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 6 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 R8
Nikon Z6 II
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 1053 273
Lens Mount Canon RF

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 R8
Nikon Z6 II
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3” 3.2”
Screen dots 1620000 2100000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type N/A TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.7× 0.8x
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 3690000
Photography features
Canon EOS R8
Nikon Z6 II
Frames per second 6 fps 14 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 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 +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS R8
Nikon Z6 II
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
H.265
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Canon EOS R8
Nikon Z6 II
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash Express
SD/SDHC
XQD
Connectivity
Canon EOS R8
Nikon Z6 II
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz)32, with Bluetooth 4.2 support)
Yes
Built-In (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes. RS-60E3-type terminal (remote control terminal)
Yes (via MC-DC2 or smartphone)
GPS Yes
Optional via GP-E2
No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS R8
Nikon Z6 II
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17
EN-EL15c lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 220 shots 410 shots
Width 133 mm 134 mm
Height 86 mm 101 mm
Depth 70 mm 70 mm
Weight 461 gram 705 gram