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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7200

Portability
59
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Canon EOS 6D Mark II front
 
Nikon D7200 front
Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7200 Key Specs

Canon 6D MII
(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
  • Revealed June 2017
  • Replaced the Canon 6D
Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon D7100
  • Replacement is Nikon D7500
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7200 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7200, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the 6D MII (26MP) and the D7200 (24MP) is pretty close but the 6D MII (Full frame) and D7200 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The 6D MII was released 2 years after the D7200 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the 6D MII scores versus the D7200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 6D MII over the Nikon D7200

 6D MII D7200 
LaunchedJune 2017March 2015More modern by 29 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Canon 6D MII

 D7200 6D MII 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Canon 6D MII and Nikon D7200

 6D MII D7200 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7200 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Canon 6D MII offers external 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) whilst the Nikon D7200 has specifications of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") along with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs).

Check out the Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7200 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 6D MII vs the D7200.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 6D MII and D7200 is 59 and 59 respectively.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7200 top view buttons comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7200 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 6D MII and D7200.

To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6D MII due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon 6D MII will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern 6D MII will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7200 sensor size comparison

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 6D MII Portrait photography information
Nikon D7200 Portrait photography information
84
manual focus
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 6D MII
Street photography with Nikon D7200
77
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (40,000)
63
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 6D MII Sports photography info
Nikon D7200 Sports photography info
87
built in image stabilization
amazing resolution (26 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (1,200 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
71
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (1,110 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 6D MII Travel photography highlights
Nikon D7200 Travel photography highlights
78
good battery life (1,200 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
amazing resolution (26MP)
selfie friendly display
68
great battery pack (1,110 shots)
weather proofing
resolution is good (24MP)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 6D MII Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D7200 Landscape photography highlights
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
amazing resolution (26MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (40,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (1,200 per charge)
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (1,110 per charge)
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 6D MII Vlogging features
Nikon D7200 Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone socket
30
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 6D MII vs Nikon D7200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 6D MII and Nikon D7200
 Canon EOS 6D Mark IINikon D7200
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 6D Mark II Nikon D7200
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-06-29 2015-03-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 7 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 40000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 45 51
Cross type focus points 45 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF Nikon F
Available lenses 250 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 98% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.63x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 765 grams (1.69 lb) 765 grams (1.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 111 x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 85 87
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.9 14.6
DXO Low light rating 2862 1333
Other
Battery life 1200 photographs 1110 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots)
Storage slots One 2
Price at release $1,799 $1,100