Canon 6D MII vs Canon SL2
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Canon 6D MII vs Canon SL2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 765g - 144 x 111 x 75mm
- Launched June 2017
- Succeeded the Canon 6D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
- Revealed June 2017
- Additionally referred to as EOS 200D / Kiss X9
- Previous Model is Canon 100D
- Updated by Canon SL3

Canon 6D MII vs Canon SL2 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Canon 6D MII vs Canon SL2, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both offered by Canon. The image resolution of the 6D MII (26MP) and the SL2 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the 6D MII (Full frame) and SL2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

The 6D MII was revealed at a similar time to the SL2 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 6D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon SL2 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the 6D MII grades versus the SL2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 6D MII vs Canon SL2 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Canon EOS Rebel SL2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 6D MII Gallery and Canon SL2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Canon SL2
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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Canon 6D MII
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Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Canon SL2
6D MII | SL2 | |||
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Revealed | June 2017 | ![]() | June 2017 | Similar generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon 6D MII vs Canon SL2 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D MII enjoys exterior measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) and the Canon SL2 has dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Look at the Canon 6D MII vs Canon SL2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 6D MII and the SL2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 6D MII and SL2 is 59 and 71 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Canon SL2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D MII and SL2.
As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 6D MII having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 6D MII will give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Canon 6D MII vs Canon SL2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 6D MII vs Canon SL2 Specifications
Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Canon EOS Rebel SL2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 6D Mark II | Canon EOS Rebel SL2 |
Otherwise known as | - | EOS 200D / Kiss X9 |
Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2017-06-29 | 2017-06-29 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 7 | DIGIC 7 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 35.9 x 24mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor area | 861.6mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 40000 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 9 |
Cross type focus points | 45 | 1 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S |
Number of lenses | 250 | 326 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 98% | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | 0.54x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.5 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 9.80 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/200 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 765 gr (1.69 lb) | 453 gr (1.00 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") | 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.4 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.9 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 2862 | 1041 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1200 shots | 650 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | LP-E17 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $1,799 | $699 |