Canon 6D MII vs Nikon Z7

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon 6D MII vs Nikon Z7, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 6D MII (26MP) and Z7 (46MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The 6D MII was introduced 14 months prior to the Z7 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 6D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the 6D MII matches up versus the Z7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 6D Mark II and Nikon Z7. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon 6D MII Gallery and Nikon Z7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon 6D MII enjoys physical measurements of 144mm x 111mm x 75mm (5.7" x 4.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Canon 6D MII vs Nikon Z7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 6D MII compared to the Z7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 6D MII and Z7 is 59 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the 6D MII and Z7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon Z7 to give greater detail using its extra 20MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older 6D MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.