Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Succeeded by the Nikon Z7 II
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Differences

Nikon Z7 advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 4.35 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 305 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
45.7 vs 32.5 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Nikon Z7

Less expensive
$1099 vs $3097
Save money for lenses or accessories
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
49 mm vs 67 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
538g vs 1175g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.21 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
48 vs 26 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 9.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Familiar design in a compact form; Rugged build quality; Gorgeous EVF; Excellent image quality; Good autofocus; In-body image stabilization; Good 4K video recording.
Single card slot; Not as good at subject tracking as some Nikon DSLR cameras; Limited native lens selection (although adapter works well); Limited buffer depths.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A7 III

Nikon Z7

Sony A7 III

$2147
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

$1865
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sony A7 III

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A7 III

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1865
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

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Compared to Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

Nikon Z6

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1797
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z6

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Nikon Z6

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1797
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$1583
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Canon EOS R

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon EOS R

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1583
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

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Compared to Sony A6400

Nikon Z7

Sony A6400

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$898
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$898
APS-C

Lens selection
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Nikon Z7

Sony A6100

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$748
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$748
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

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