Nikon Z6 III vs Canon EOS R8 Mark II

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Nikon Z6 III leads Canon EOS R8 Mark II overall by 18 points (77 vs 59 out of 100).
  • Key differences: max video resolution, where Nikon Z6 III has 6048 × 3402 vs 3840 × 2160 px; burst speed (electronic), where Canon EOS R8 Mark II has 40 vs 20 fps; max video frame rate, where Nikon Z6 III has 240 vs 180 fps; ISO max, where Canon EOS R8 Mark II has 102,400 vs 64,000; battery life (CIPA shots), where Nikon Z6 III has 380 vs 340.
  • Best value: Canon EOS R8 Mark II (from $1,899) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Nikon Z6 III leads overall
Nikon Z6 III · 67 overall, #19 of 39
77
Canon EOS R8 Mark II · 66 overall, #20 of 39
59
Key differences
  • Max Video ResolutionNikon Z6 III 6048 × 3402 vs 3840 × 2160 px
  • Burst SpeedCanon EOS R8 Mark II 40 vs 20 fps
  • Max Video Frame RateNikon Z6 III 240 vs 180 fps
  • ISO MaxCanon EOS R8 Mark II 102,400 vs 64,000
  • Battery LifeNikon Z6 III 380 vs 340

Scores by Category

Z6 III wins 4 of 7 categories · EOS R8 Mark II wins 3

CategoryZ6 IIIEOS R8 Mark IILead
Sensor
+4
Autofocus
+100
Video
+44
Performance
+15
Connectivity & Storage
+100
Physical & Battery
+4
Display & Viewfinder
+39

Physical Comparison

760 g546 g
Z6 IIIEOS R8 Mark II

Z6 III is 214 g (39%) heavier than EOS R8 Mark II.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Sensor

Feature
Z6 III
EOS R8 Mark II
Sensor Size
Megapixels
24.5 MP
24.2 MP
Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Yes
Yes
ISO Max
64,000
102,40060% more

Autofocus

Feature
Z6 III
EOS R8 Mark II
AF Points
299
N/A

Video

Feature
Z6 III
EOS R8 Mark II
Max Video Resolution
6048 × 3402 px
3840 × 2160 px
Max Video Frame Rate
240 fps33% more
180 fps
Video Bit Depth
12
1017% less

Performance

Feature
Z6 III
EOS R8 Mark II
Burst Speed (mechanical)
14 fps
N/A
Burst Speed (electronic)
20 fps
40 fps100% more

Display & Viewfinder

Feature
Z6 III
EOS R8 Mark II
LCD Size
3.2 in7% more
3 in
LCD Resolution
2,100,00030% more
1,620,000
Viewfinder Resolution
5,760,000144% more
2,360,000

Connectivity & Storage

Feature
Z6 III
EOS R8 Mark II
Dual Card Slots
Yes
N/A
Weather Sealing
Yes
N/A

Physical & Battery

Feature
Z6 III
EOS R8 Mark II
Weight
760 g
546 g28% less
Battery Life (CIPA shots)
38012% more
340
Dimensions
13.85 × 10.15 × 7.4 cm
13.14 × 9.00 × 7.97 cm

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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