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Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
83
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon M6
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
Photography Glossary

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z fc Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z fc, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and Z fc (21MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was revealed 22 months before the Z fc making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z fc being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the M6 MII grades versus the Z fc when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Nikon Z fc

 M6 MII Z fc 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon M6 MII

 Z fc M6 MII 
ReleasedJune 2021August 2019Fresher by 22 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Nikon Z fc

 M6 MII Z fc 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution1040k1040kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 MII has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z fc has measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the M6 MII compared to the Z fc.

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and Z fc is 83 and 79 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 MII and Z fc.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon M6 MII to give greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older M6 MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
81
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography factors
Nikon Z fc Street photography factors
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (445 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M6 MII
Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
71
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
MP count excellent (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (305 per charge)
67
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography features
Nikon Z fc Travel photography features
74
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
MP count excellent (33 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (305 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
72
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
selfie friendly display
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (445 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count excellent (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (305 per charge)
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging advice
Nikon Z fc Vlogging advice
37
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (445g)
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Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Nikon Z fc
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IINikon Z fc
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Nikon Z fc
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2019-08-28 2021-06-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33MP 21MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 143 209
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Nikon Z
Number of lenses 23 21
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.68x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408g (0.90 lbs) 445g (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 photos 300 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $849 $949