Reasons to choose EOS R6 Mark II
Released in 2022, EOS R6 Mark II has about 858 mm² of sensor area, 24.2 MP effective resolution, and a 670 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
vs Nikon Z9
VS
Sensor area
858 mm²
EOS R6 Mark II858 mm²
Z9- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS R6 Mark II and Z9 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
EOS R6 Mark IIMetricZ9
24.2 MPEffective pixels45.7 MP
35.9 × 23.9Sensor35.9 × 23.9
5.95 µmPixel pitch4.33 µm
35.45 µm²Pixel area18.77 µm²
2.82 MP/cm²Pixel density5.33 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video7,680 × 4,320
670 gWeight1,340 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-IIStorageCFexpress Type B / XQD
LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL18d rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS R6 Mark II and Z9 have the same sensor area. The EOS R6 Mark II has the lighter body. The Z9 has the higher effective resolution. The EOS R6 Mark II and Z9 were both released in 2022. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Z9
Released in 2022, Z9 has about 858 mm² of sensor area, 45.7 MP effective resolution, and a 1,340 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.