Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z5
Portability
83 Imaging
73 Features
80 Overall
75
83 Imaging
73 Features
80 Overall
75
Portability
62 Imaging
77 Features
86 Overall
80
62 Imaging
77 Features
86 Overall
80
Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs
Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
- Announced August 2019
- Earlier Model is Canon M6
Nikon Z5
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Released July 2020
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Below, we will be evaluating the Canon M6 MII versus Nikon Z5, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) use different sensor size.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe M6 MII was revealed 10 months prior to the Z5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the M6 MII scores against the Z5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 Mark II & Nikon Z5. The full galleries are provided at Canon M6 MII Gallery & Nikon Z5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Nikon Z5
| M6 MII | Z5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Canon M6 MII
| Z5 | M6 MII | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2020 |  | August 2019 | More recent by 10 months |
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Nikon Z5
| M6 MII | Z5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | The same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M6 MII offers outer dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Nikon Z5 has sizing of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon M6 MII versus Nikon Z5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the M6 MII compared to the Z5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and Z5 is 83 and 62 respectively.
Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 MII and Z5.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M6 MII with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Canon M6 MII will give you greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older M6 MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon M6 MII Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography advice
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Canon M6 MII Street photography details
Nikon Z5 Street photography details
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
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Sports photography with Canon M6 MII
Sports photography with Nikon Z5
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (305 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (470 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (4.5 frames per second)
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Travel photography with Canon M6 MII
Travel photography with Nikon Z5
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (33 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (305 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
good battery power (470 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon M6 MII Landscape photography info
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography info
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count amazing (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (305 per charge)
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (470 per charge)
two card slots
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Canon M6 MII Vlogging factors
Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
touch screen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors in class (675 grams)
Photography Glossary
Canon M6 MII vs Nikon Z5 Specifications
| Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Nikon Z5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Nikon Z5 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2019-08-28 | 2020-07-20 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 8 | Expeed 6 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 858.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 33 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 6016 x 4016 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | 273 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Nikon Z |
| Amount of lenses | 23 | 15 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 3,690 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.8x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames/s | 4.5 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | - | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
| 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 PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 408 gr (0.90 lb) | 675 gr (1.49 lb) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 470 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E17 | EN-EL15c |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | Single | Two |
| Retail price | $849 | $1,399 |
