Canon 6D MII vs Canon 7D MII

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 6D MII versus Canon 7D MII, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and 7D MII (20MP) and the 6D MII (Full frame) and 7D MII (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The 6D MII was announced 2 years after the 7D MII which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the 6D MII grades versus the 7D MII in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Canon EOS 7D Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 6D MII Gallery and Canon 7D MII Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 6D MII features exterior dimensions of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Canon 7D MII has sizing of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 6D MII versus Canon 7D MII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 6D MII against the 7D MII.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 6D MII and 7D MII is 59 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 6D MII and 7D MII.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 6D MII using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon 6D MII will show greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer 6D MII provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.