Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z fc
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Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z fc Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 Mark II & Nikon Z fc. The full galleries are available at Canon M6 MII Gallery & Nikon Z fc Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Nikon Z fc
M6 MII | Z fc |
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon M6 MII
Z fc | M6 MII | |||
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Released | June 2021 | ![]() | August 2019 | Fresher by 22 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Nikon Z fc
M6 MII | Z fc | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Exact 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).
See the Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z fc in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z fc Specifications
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Nikon Z fc | |
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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 |