Nikon Z6 II vs Canon EOS 350D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z6 II and Canon EOS 350D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon Z6 II is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 350D is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Nikon Z6 II is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 350D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon Z6 II has a "Nikon FX"-sensor while Canon EOS 350D has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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 II has a 25 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 350D has 8 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Nikon Z6 II has a 206 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 350D. 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

Nikon Z6 II has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 350D. Nikon Z6 II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS 350D has 100 to 1600.

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.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z6 II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 350D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z6 II can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 350D can shoot up to 2,8 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Nikon Z6 II. Unfortunately Canon EOS 350D does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 II weighs 705 gr (equal to 1.55 lb) which is 31% heavier than Canon EOS 350D and its 540 gr (or 1.19 lb).

Nikon Z6 II vs Canon EOS 350D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon Z6 II and Canon EOS 350D, 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 II	Canon EOS 350D
Name	Nikon Z6 II	Canon EOS 350D
Manufacturer	Nikon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Nikon Z6 II	Canon EOS 350D
Release Year	2020	2005
Release Date	2020-10-14	2005-02-17
MSRP	1995 USD	899 USD
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Camera Type	Nikon Z6 II	Canon EOS 350D
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Nikon Z6 II	Canon EOS 350D
Sensor Size	Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX"	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6048 x 4024 pixels	3456 x 2304 pixels
Megapixels	25 MP	8 MP
Image Processor	DUAL EXPEED 6	DIGIC 2
Image	Nikon Z6 II	Canon EOS 350D
ISO Range	100 - 51200	100 - 1600
White Balance Presets	12	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	Yes (Sensor-Shift)	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW + TIFF	RAW
Optics & Focus	Nikon Z6 II	Canon EOS 350D
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 Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	273	7
Lens Mount	Nikon Z See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF Canon EF-S 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	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Nikon Z6 II	Canon EOS 350D
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3.2”	1.8”
Screen dots	2100000	115000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.8x	0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	N/A
Photography features	Nikon Z6 II	Canon EOS 350D
Frames per second	14 fps	2,8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	900 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot	Multi Center Weighted Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Nikon Z6 II	Canon EOS 350D
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Nikon Z6 II	Canon EOS 350D
Memory Card	Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC XQD	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Nikon Z6 II	Canon EOS 350D
HDMI Output	Yes	No
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-In (802.11ac + Bluetooth)	No
Remote Control	Yes (via MC-DC2 or smartphone)	Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Nikon Z6 II	Canon EOS 350D
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	EN-EL15c lithium-ion battery & charger	NB-2LH / NB-2L
Battery Life (CIPA)	410 shots	400 shots
Width	134 mm	127 mm
Height	101 mm	94 mm
Depth	70 mm	64 mm
Weight	705 gram	540 gram