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Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7

Portability
83 Imaging
72 Features
80 Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Canon EOS R7 front
Portability
64 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82

Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(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
Canon R7
(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
Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Canon R7

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon R7 over the Canon M6 MII

		

		

			
 R7 M6 MII 
IntroducedMay 2022August 2019Fresher by 33 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1040kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Canon R7

		

		

			
 M6 MII R7 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Display sizing3"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).
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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
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon M6 MII
Portrait photography with Canon R7
83
 has manual focus
 MP count amazing (33MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
85
 focusing manually
 fantastic megapixels (33 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon M6 MII
Street photography with Canon R7
80
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
74
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 environment sealing
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 heavier than competition in class (612 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon M6 MII as a Sports photography camera
 Canon R7 as a Sports photography camera
71
 quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 MP count amazing (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery (305 shots)
87
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (33MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 environment sealing
 great battery life (660 shots)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon M6 MII Travel photography details
Canon R7 Travel photography details
74
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 MP count amazing (33 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 bad battery (305 per charge)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
74
 great battery life (660 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 fantastic megapixels (33 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (612g)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon M6 MII Landscape photography information
Canon R7 Landscape photography information
75
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 MP count amazing (33 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery (305 per charge)
86
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic megapixels (33MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 great battery life (660 per charge)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon M6 MII Vlogging factors
Canon R7 Vlogging factors
37
 built-in touchscreen
 provides face detection focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external mic socket
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
74
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have mic port
 heavier than competition in class (612 grams)
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Canon M6 MII vs Canon R7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Canon R7
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IICanon EOS R7
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