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Canon 6D MII vs Canon 7D

Portability
59
Imaging
75
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Canon EOS 7D front
Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62

Canon 6D MII vs Canon 7D Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon 6D
Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon 7D MII
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Canon 6D MII vs Canon 7D Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon 6D MII vs Canon 7D, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and 7D (18MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and 7D (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6D MII was launched 7 years later than the 7D and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 6D MII matches up vs the 7D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Canon 7D

 6D MII 7D 
IntroducedJune 2017November 2009Fresher by 94 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Canon 6D MII

 7D 6D MII 

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Canon 7D

 6D MII 7D 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Canon 6D MII vs Canon 7D Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 6D MII features outer dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Canon 7D has specifications of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") and a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 6D MII against the 7D.

Canon 6D MII vs Canon 7D size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 6D MII and 7D is 59 and 56 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Canon 7D top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Canon 7D Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specs. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 6D MII and 7D.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 6D MII featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 6D MII will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger 6D MII will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 6D MII vs Canon 7D sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Canon 7D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Canon 7D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII Portrait photography highlights
Canon 7D Portrait photography highlights
85
has manual focus
high megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 6D MII Street photography info
Canon 7D Street photography info
77
screen articulates
has image stabilization
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (40,000)
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII Sports photography information
Canon 7D Sports photography information
87
has image stabilization
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,200 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII Travel photography advice
Canon 7D Travel photography advice
78
better than average battery life (1,200 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
high megapixels (26MP)
selfie friendly display
54
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (800 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII as a Landscape photography camera
Canon 7D as a Landscape photography camera
85
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization
high megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (40,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (1,200 per charge)
63
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (800 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging factors
Canon 7D Vlogging factors
78
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic port
29
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon 6D MII vs Canon 7D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Canon 7D
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IICanon EOS 7D
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 6D Mark II Canon EOS 7D
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-06-29 2009-11-06
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 7 Dual Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 40000 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 19
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 250 326
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.5fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765 gr (1.69 lb) 860 gr (1.90 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 66
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 22.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 11.7
DXO Low light rating 2862 854
Other
Battery life 1200 pictures 800 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N LP-E6
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,799 $1,050