Nikon Z6 II vs Canon EOS 760D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z6 II and Canon EOS 760D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon Z6 II is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS 760D is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon Z6 II were released 2020 and Canon EOS 760D was released 2015. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Nikon Z6 II 2020
Canon EOS 760D 2015

Type of camera

Nikon Z6 II is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 760D 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 760D 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.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Nikon Z6 II 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Canon EOS 760D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** 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 760D has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Nikon Z6 II 25 MP
24337152 pixels
6048 x 4024
Canon EOS 760D 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Nikon Z6 II has a 1 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 760D. 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 760D. Nikon Z6 II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS 760D has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Nikon Z6 II 100-51200
Canon EOS 760D 100-12800

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 760D

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 760D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon Z6 II 14
Canon EOS 760D 5

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Nikon Z6 II and Canon EOS 760D can shoot movies.

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 25% heavier than Canon EOS 760D and its 565 gr (or 1.25 lb).

Camera Weight
Nikon Z6 II 705 gr
1.55 lb
Canon EOS 760D 565 gr
1.25 lb

Nikon Z6 II vs Canon EOS 760D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Nikon Z6 II and Canon EOS 760D, 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 760D
Name Nikon Z6 II Canon EOS 760D
Manufacturer Nikon Canon
Release Date and Price
Nikon Z6 II
Canon EOS 760D
Release Year 2020 2015
Release Date 2020-10-14 2015-02-06
MSRP 1995 USD 849 USD
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Camera Type
Nikon Z6 II
Canon EOS 760D
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Nikon Z6 II
Canon EOS 760D
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 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 25 MP 24 MP
Image Processor DUAL EXPEED 6 DIGIC 6
Image
Nikon Z6 II
Canon EOS 760D
ISO Range 100 - 51200 100 - 12800
White Balance Presets 12 8
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 760D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 273 19
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 760D
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3.2” 3”
Screen dots 2100000 1040000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.8x 0.82× (0.51× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 0
Photography features
Nikon Z6 II
Canon EOS 760D
Frames per second 14 fps 5 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 No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Nikon Z6 II
Canon EOS 760D
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Nikon Z6 II
Canon EOS 760D
Memory Card Compact Flash Express
SD/SDHC
XQD
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Nikon Z6 II
Canon EOS 760D
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port Yes No
Wireless Yes
Built-In (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-In (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control Yes (via MC-DC2 or smartphone)
Yes (wired or via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Nikon Z6 II
Canon EOS 760D
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details EN-EL15c lithium-ion battery & charger
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery @ charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 410 shots 440 shots
Width 134 mm 132 mm
Height 101 mm 111 mm
Depth 70 mm 78 mm
Weight 705 gram 565 gram