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Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon EOS M6
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Camera summary
The Canon EOS M6 Mark II, made by Canon, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Aug. 28, 2019. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 51200. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
4.2 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.7 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS M6, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Canon EOS M6
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 33 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 143 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 305 shots per charge with the included LP-E17 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Canon EOS M6
Camera summary
The Canon EOS M6, made by Canon, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Feb. 15, 2017.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS M3, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Canon EOS M3
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 24 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 49 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 295 shots per charge with the included LP-E17 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Autofocus specs |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | Yes |
Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | No |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 143 | 49 |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS M6 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 23.4 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 12.6 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 1317.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 78.0 |
Exposure mode |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS M6 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | Yes |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | Yes |
Yes |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS M6 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Aug. 28, 2019 | Feb. 15, 2017 |
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| brand | Canon | Canon |
| msrp | $849.93 | $679.00 |
| model | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS M6 |
| Predecessor model | Canon EOS M6 | Canon EOS M3 |
| Successor model | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Lense |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS M6 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6x | 1.6x |
| Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-M |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 29 | 29 |
Other features |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS M6 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS M6 |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | n/a | n/a |
| Flash range | 4.60 m (at ISO 100) | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 14.0 fps | 9.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS M6 |
| Battery life | 305 shots | 295 shots |
| Battery model | LP-E17 | LP-E17 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 70 x 49mm | 112 x 68 x 45mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 408 grs | 390 grs |
Screen |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS M6 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | - |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Yes |
Sensor |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS M6 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Max image resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 22.3 x 14.9 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 33 | 24 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS M6 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
Yes |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Viewfinder |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS M6 |
| viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | no electronic viewfinder |