Nikon Z6 vs Canon EOS R8

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

Manufacturing

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

Nikon Z6 were released 2018 and Canon EOS R8 was released 2023. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon Z6 2018
Canon EOS R8 2023

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 **
Nikon Z6 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Canon EOS R8 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 (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon Z6 has a 25 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R8 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon Z6 25 MP
24337152 pixels
6048 x 4024
Canon EOS R8 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Nikon Z6 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. Canon EOS R8 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Nikon Z6 has 100 to 51200.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon Z6 100-51200
Canon EOS R8 100-102400

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 Nikon Z6
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R8

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z6 can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R8 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon Z6 12
Canon EOS R8 6

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Nikon Z6 and Canon EOS R8 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 weighs 675 gr (equal to 1.49 lb) which is 46% heavier than Canon EOS R8 and its 461 gr (or 1.02 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon Z6 675 gr
1.49 lb
Canon EOS R8 461 gr
1.02 lb

Nikon Z6 vs Canon EOS R8 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon Z6 and Canon EOS R8, 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
Nikon Z6
Canon EOS R8
Name Nikon Z6 Canon EOS R8
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z6
Canon EOS R8
Release Year 2018 2023
Release Date 2018-08-23 2023-02-08
MSRP 1995 USD 1499 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon Z6
Canon EOS R8
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Nikon Z6
Canon EOS R8
Sensor Size Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6048 x 4024 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 25 MP 24 MP
Image Processor EXPEED 6 DIGIC X
Image
Nikon Z6
Canon EOS R8
ISO Range 100 - 51200 100 - 102400
White Balance Presets 12 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift (5 axis))
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 5 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Nikon Z6
Canon EOS R8
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 273 1053
Lens Mount Nikon Z

See Compatible Lenses
Canon RF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier 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
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
Nikon Z6
Canon EOS R8
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2” 3”
Screen dots 2100000 1620000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8x 0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 2360000
Photography features
Nikon Z6
Canon EOS R8
Frames per second 12 fps 6 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 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
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon Z6
Canon EOS R8
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.264
H.265
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
Nikon Z6
Canon EOS R8
Memory Card XQD SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon Z6
Canon EOS R8
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz)32, with Bluetooth 4.2 support)
Remote Control Yes (via MC-DC2 or smartphone)
Yes. RS-60E3-type terminal (remote control terminal)
GPS No Yes
Optional via GP-E2
Body & Dimensions
Nikon Z6
Canon EOS R8
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details EN-EL15b
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17
Battery Life (CIPA) 310 shots 220 shots
Width 134 mm 133 mm
Height 101 mm 86 mm
Depth 68 mm 70 mm
Weight 675 gram 461 gram