CANON R6 II vs NIKON Z6 II: which should you buy? 

Always like to hear your opinions. I really don't see much in the output for either to complain about. I was surprised to see that the Nikon appeared (to me) to handle skin tones a little bit better. Really things like ergonomics, autofocus performance and lens selection are all more important factors to me. Thanks for the video.

Good to see you explaining cameras again, I think I missed your videos in my YT flow since you swapped the name of your channel.

Hey Andrew! Great review, with a lot of very valid points! Thanks! When I was a Canon shooter, I really liked the scrollwheel on the back instead of a dial pad. Because turning it faster helps can safe some time to get the settings where you want them. At the same time, as I do mostly event photography, I much prefer the screen of the Nikon. But yeah: when I do video, I use 4k60 a lot, so the Canon has the edge there. Both excellent camera's!

Thanks a lot for this presentation Andrew! I know both cameras, and used to be a Nikon shooter, but now I will give up the Nikon for the Canon. Why? It feels better in my hands, the operation logic ist more intuitive to my , I prefer the scrollwheel at the back, I also can move the focus frame much faster around with the joystick (what is a pain with the Nikon), the autofocus is much better (recognition of human eyes and animals), as is the IS (very important in law light!), and last but not least I prefer the lens selection in the Canon camp, especially the lightweight telezooms. Therefore I would recommend the Canon also for photographers, not only for hybrid shooters. Kind regards from Switzerland.

What looks better to you and which one do you like better when you pick it up. As long as the camera system, lighting and lenses can provide the specs and features you need to deliver to your clients, it doesn’t matter. Tech is so good and affordable these days, just get whichever brand you like the logo better or something arbitrary like that or get whatever your friends are shooting so you have a community.

Hi. Good day. May I know which do you recommend between fujifilm xt20 and xt200 for beginner. Torn between those two. For hobby only and want a versatile photography

I think the main similarity of these cameras is the number 6 and the mark II. The Z6II costs around £1500 and the R6II about £2200. £700 difference is a very different tier from one another.

Great video. Thanks sir!

Interesting video. What you like about the rear LCD on the Nikon, I actually despise. I very much prefer the style of the Canon rear screen for one simple reason and that is that I can flip it around and "turn it off" by closing it facing in toward the camera body. I rarely set the rear LCD screen to show anything other than the info screen to begin with, and very much prefer to keep the screen turned in towards the body. If I need to change something that I don't have a dedicated button or dial for, I can just quickly flip it out, change whatever I need to, and flip it back in. I also prefer the Canon because it has that fourth dial. I usually set it so that the front dial is shutter, the top rear dial is ISO, the lens dial is aperture, and the rear back dial is White Balance in Kelvin. This way, I can look through the viewfinder (which shows the picture profile I have set) with exposure simulation turned on and adjust the exposure, DOF, and white balance in real time all without ever needing to change any menu settings. Once you have that set up and experience shooting that way, it's incredibly difficult to go back to any other way of shooting, and while I do still largely shoot raw, it obviates much of the need to shoot raw because outside special circumstances, you can adjust the image you're going to capture in real time before actually taking the picture. Also, most people that would make use of the high speed electronic shutter would likely be sports photogs where they are shooting with a long lens on a monopod or tripod up at at least 1/1000 shutter speed anyway. Huge left to right swerves are not something they're going to do a lot of.

Do you still have the raw files download available? Would like to compare them both on LR.

On price alone the Nikon would win hands down, and it's not just the fact that the Nikon z6 mk 2 is a cheaper body, the Nikon lenses are also significantly cheaper than their Canon equivalents.

Do canon lenses have an aperture ring or a ring that can be assigned as aperture?

You were probably concentrating mostly on the photo side of things, but one HUGE difference on the video side is that the Canon has *internal* 10-bit 4:2:2 video with log, as well as external 10-bit 4:2:2 and ProRes RAW on the Atomos Ninja (the new Ninja); Nikon does not (external only for 10-bit 4:2:2 and ProRes RAW).

Lenses wise, I think both brands are pretty equal. Nikon Z does have their 50mm f/1.2 S and 85mm F/1.2 S. There is an upcoming 35mm f/1.2 in the mix too! As a Nikon shooter myself, if you are thinking about getting into the system, I would wait for the next gen bodies or get the Z8/8 now. They are totally different level vs the current Z6ii and Z7ii in terms of performance especially in terms of AF.

You can set the focus ring to a apperture/time/iso on a nikon too.

The only thing the Canon has over the Nikon is faster AF, If theres a Z6/3 with Z9 AF that will be incredible and check all the boxes

Z6.2 is about a grand cheaper so that’s something to consider (when it’s on sale)

Nikon has the Z 58mm f0.95 Noct ultrafast portrait lens and a Z 50mm f1.2 as well

Are there more lenses for Canon than Nikon?

Which one is better for astrophotography?

where is the raw files link?

Nice comparison 👏

thanks for the comparison just a small note: nikon does have f/1.2 primes

Nikon z6ii user here but I'd go Canon r6ii. Face tracking tech + video features are superior to Nikon z6ii's.

They both seem very bulky compared to other mirrorless cameras. I don't see the advantage of these mirrorless cameras compared to regular DSLR cameras?

I’d go,for the R6ii. Better af tracking and better video. Image quality indiscernible.

I have purchased z6 this year for taking my kids photos. I get 5 to 6 photos in focus out of 10 I am taking, while he is playing/ moving. For af and lens sony is unbeatable. I really miss that option i utilised earlier. I am in confusion for further z lens investment, hoping for a switch in coming years. But I am really happy with the Nikon skin tones.

you messed up the namings in some pictures

I have a pretty low tolerance for DoF. For me 35 f2 is as shallow as I like it before I start losing facial features to the blur, so a 50 f2.8 is fine for me, or a 24 f1.4 for example. I used to mess around with 50 f0.9 lenses, but getting the eyelashes in focus and not the pupil, or having a blown out blurry nose where the eye is in focus looks super amateurish to me. Finding that trade-off balance between light gathering and DoF is almost more important to me than the focal length itself. Which is why I'd lose it if somebody brought out a 28f1.8 that was good like my old Canon EF lens. However, I'd always prioritise a quality compact f2 / f2.8 than hulking f1.4 glass tbh. It would be cool if companies started to prioritise that again.

Are the picture samples from using the 50mm lenses? I was surprised that Nikons photos were much sharper and had smoother bokeh.

As a 20-year user of Nikon digital cameras, I can honestly say that the most recent Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras have much better, faster, more accurate, more reliable AF for both stills and, especially, video. Canon USA provides excellent customer service support. Nikon USA customer service support is NOT good.

Would love same review with the Nikon z6iii

V good video, plz advice me best photo camera for wedding videography under 1500$ ,plz reply.

Nikon lens also have customized ring and 2 buttons.

The Z 85 1.2 and 50 1.2 do exist. Nikon lenses also have the customizable lens wheel. Good review overall.

This is a toss up for me like them both and the image quality is fantastic on both. Not that I'm a gear snob but having had canon cameras for years I would say how much I love Canon colors but honestly if you don't tag them I would not be able to tell them apart. For me it has come down to a choice between these two cameras, it is hard to justify the extra $500 for the Canon but I love the flip out display mostly because I like to turn it around to protect the screen.. The Canon is more than I want to pay but I can sell off my DSLR gear to offset the price.. Who knows I may end up with the Nikon., I go back and forth on this 😂

Did he do any research for this video? Nikon has a lot more options in lenses, and they have been out for a while... and he also said the canon has 4 options for dedicated dials including the dial on the lens, yet says nikon has 2 even though nikon can also change the dial on the lens.....

I have the z6 and it is imposible to focus in dark areas or things in movement

So, as R6 II user who previously had D750, I am waiting to see when Z6 III comes and what is the price, because I got better shadow recovery (colorful noise in R6 II, that is better controlled in D750) and the colors in nature had more volume/tonality. D750 screen was brighter than R6 II, which is strange and dissapointing, autofocus is great in R6 II, I haven't tried Nikon mirrorless. I also prefer tilting screens to flip out, also third party lenses for Nikon.. I only have 24-105 f4 EF lens, so it won't be that costly, even though I will loose some money, so now I am waiting to see what Z6 III will offer and then decide and whatever I choose I will buy some better lenses.

Iv been trying to decide myself and I fee Nikon images are just better . I like the colors the sensors put out and low life performance is great . Their lenses also have a different mount which apparently makes the quality of image better , I can say it seems the images are very sharp and pop very well combined with the colors . For artistic purposes I’d go with Nikon , although nowadays it seems everyone’s caught up with specs and not the enjoyment of beautiful images as much . Sonys have great specs but their colors can be gross , the a iv makes everyone look like they have jaundice , but specs are good so people buy it , but the colors are eh. I find Nikon have very engaging imagery , canon is in offensive and sometimes safe looking to me . Some people say you can make me look the same but they really can’t , there is alway a difference and to me those differences are important. Why would I put effort into editing photos and colors, white balance when shooting etc then to ignore the color coming out of the sensor and it’s limitations

I think Canon have better lineup overall. For me in the entry level the R8 is unbeatable. Or the R10 APSC. In the used market the original eos R is dirt cheap and the only con is the lack of IBIS for the Canon entry level. Nikon advantage could be IBIS (an used Z5 / Z6 is very cheap) but the Nikon IBIS isn't the greatest one. Nikon haven't cameras to compete in entry level. Even if i like Nikon colors more, you can calibrate that in your Canon.

R6ii thks

Perfect.

What about canon eosr8??

Erm, you do realise that Nikon have 50mm f/1.2 & 85mm f/1.2 Z primes right?

Nikon dont have a 70-200 f4 Version. Prime with 1.2 is nice, but most people dont need that, to heavy, to expensive.

I'm a Sony and Fujifilm user currently switching over to Nikon. I've had Canons before, never Nikon. It strikes me how Z6 or Z6II does not get all the praise it seems to deserve. Specs are pretty much the same as the competiotion, image quality is arguably superior, but the price difference on body and lenses is what really decides it for me. As an amature photographer sometimes making videos Nikon seems like a pretty obvious choice. I understand a professionals point of view, but for me a fully articulating screen is not worth 700 dollars. 700 dollars gets me another lens. Maybe it's my bad, looking at all these youtubers reviewing gear like everyone has to make money of their photoshoots. I just can't help to think the Nikon side looks way beyond all competion for me as an enthusiast.

Canon has unlimited recording time, right?

Along Fuji I wanted a full frame partly for birding and got Sony a7iv. I would probably have preferred Canon or Nikon as they seem to be better to hold on to and I prefer the colors vs Sony. But Nikon is not as good in AF and also lenses were not available. Sony 200-600 is such a great value performer. Canon had availability issues and that is another thing that Sony does well.

Nikon z6ii has so many features & very strong processor. Canon appears overly warm & saturated colours

Another important difference in video is that the Canon r6 II has no more recording limits and Nikon still has the 30 min limit which is really annoying !

Canon.

Canon is made in Japan…

The Z6II without a doubt, the best Nikon out there in my opinion.

Nikon pictures seem way better in color balance and the menu language is more easy to understand. The symbols make more sense and the menu is better organized to make sense as well.