Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7
83 Imaging
72 Features
80 Overall
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![Canon EOS M6 Mark II front Canon EOS M6 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-EOS-M6-Mark-II.jpg)
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64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
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Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
- Released August 2019
- Succeeded the Canon M6
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 612g - 132 x 90 x 92mm
- Introduced May 2022
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Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Canon M6 MII and Canon R7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and both are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the M6 MII (33MP) and the R7 (33MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).
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The M6 MII was launched 3 years earlier than the R7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon R7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M6 MII grades vs the R7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M6 Mark II & Canon EOS R7. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M6 MII Gallery & Canon R7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Canon R7
M6 MII | R7 |
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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Canon M6 MII
R7 | M6 MII | |||
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Introduced | May 2022 | ![]() | August 2019 | Fresher by 33 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Canon R7
M6 MII | R7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equivalent display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 MII offers external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Canon R7 has proportions of 132mm x 90mm x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 612 grams (1.35 lbs).
Check the Canon M6 MII and Canon R7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M6 MII and the R7.
![Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7 size comparison Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-Mark-II-vs-Canon-EOS-R7-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and R7 is 83 and 64 respectively.
![Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7 top view buttons comparison Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-Mark-II-vs-Canon-EOS-R7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 MII and R7.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files though you should always factor the age of the products into consideration. The older M6 MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7 sensor size comparison Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-Mark-II-vs-Canon-EOS-R7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M6-Mark-II-vs-Canon-EOS-R7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7 Specifications
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS R7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS R7 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2019-08-28 | 2022-05-24 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 8 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 22.2 x 14.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 328.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixels | 33 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 6960 x 4640 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 651 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Canon RF |
Total lenses | 23 | 35 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,620 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.72x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 14.0 frames/s | 15.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.60 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 85 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 340 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 180 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 90 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 45 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 12 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 408 grams (0.90 pounds) | 612 grams (1.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 132 x 90 x 92mm (5.2" x 3.5" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 pictures | 660 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | LP-E6NH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Double UHS-II SD card slot |
Storage slots | Single | Dual |
Launch pricing | $849 | $1,499 |