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Nikon Z50 II vs Canon EOS R6: Specifications Comparison

By Jason Polak No Comments
Last Updated On November 9, 2024

 

Nikon Z50 II vs Canon EOS R6 Specifications Comparison

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Camera FeatureNikon Z50 IICanon EOS R6
AnnouncedNovember 2024July 2020
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSCMOS
Image ProcessorEXPEED 7DIGIC X
Resolution20.9 MP20.1 MP
Pixel Dimensions5568×37125472×3648
Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.7 mm (APS-C)36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size4.22µ6.58µ
Low Pass FilterNoYes
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)NoYes
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 51,200ISO 102,400
Extended ISOsISO 100-204,800ISO 50-204,800
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingNoYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeYes (JPEG only)No
Fastest Shutter Speed1/40001/8000
Longest Shutter Speed900 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)11 FPS12 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)11 FPS20 FPS
Notes for High FPS Shooting11 FPS figure is for .NEF files (full-res JPEG at 30 FPS)None
Buffer Size (Raw)200 frames (11 FPS)240 frames (20 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognitionHybrid PDAF
Autofocus Points2091053
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-7.5 EV-5 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/2001/200
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownNoYes
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)10 bits10 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)10 bits10 bits
Raw VideoNoNo
4K Maximum Framerate60 FPS60 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate120 FPS120 FPS
Additional Video Crop Factor1.5x crop at 4K 60p (4K 30p has no additional crop)1.07x crop at 4K
Chroma Subsampling4:2:24:2:2
Video Recording Limit125 min30 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots12
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-II)SD (UHS-II)
Slot 2 TypeN/ASD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.2 in3.0 in
Rear LCD Resolution1.04 million dots1.62 million dots
Articulating LCDFully ArticulatingFully Articulating
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification1.02x (0.67x FF equiv.)0.76x
Viewfinder Resolution2.36 million dots3.69 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoYesNo
Headphone JackYesYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashYesNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType C 3.2 Gen 1Type C 3.1
Battery TypeEN-EL25aLP-E6NH
Battery Life (Viewfinder)230 frames250 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)250 frames360 frames
Battery Life (Eco Mode)270 frames510 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)550 g (1.21 lbs.)680 g (1.50 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)127 x 97 x 82 mm (5.0 x 3.8 x 3.2″)1138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.4 x 3.8 x 3.5″)
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$910 (Check Current Price)$2300 (Check Current Price)
Used Prices (Affiliate)Nikon Z50 II Used PricesCanon EOS R6 Used Prices
1The Nikon Z50 II’s official dimensions do not include the depth of the protruding viewfinder. To match the typical standards today, 15mm were added to the Z50 II’s depth measurement in this table.

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About Jason Polak

Jason Polak is a bird and wildlife photographer from Ottawa, Canada. He has been interested in photography ever since he received a disposable film camera as a small child. His career as a mathematician led him to move to Australia in 2016, where he started seeing colorful parrots. A few casual shots with a lens completely unsuitable for birds got him hooked, and now wildlife photography is his biggest passion. Jason loves to show the beauty of animals to the world through photography, and one of his lifelong goals is to photograph five thousand species of birds. You can see more of Jason's work on his website or on his YouTube channel.

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