Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-P7
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Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-P7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
- Introduced August 2019
- Succeeded the Canon M6
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 337g - 118 x 69 x 38mm
- Launched June 2021
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Below is a detailed assessment of the Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-P7, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and E-P7 (20MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and E-P7 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.
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Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M6 MII grades versus the E-P7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Olympus E-P7
| M6 MII | E-P7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P7 over the Canon M6 MII
| E-P7 | M6 MII | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2021 |  | August 2019 | More recent by 21 months |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Olympus E-P7
| M6 MII | E-P7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3.00" | Identical display sizing |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 1040k | Exact same display resolution |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-P7 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 MII offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-P7 has measurements of 118mm x 69mm x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the M6 MII and the E-P7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and E-P7 is 83 and 86 respectively.
Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-P7 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and E-P7.
As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M6 MII using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon M6 MII will give you extra detail with its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older M6 MII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Canon M6 MII vs Olympus E-P7 Specifications
| Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Olympus PEN E-P7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Olympus |
| Model type | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Olympus PEN E-P7 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2019-08-28 | 2021-06-09 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | DIGIC 8 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 17.4 x 13mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 226.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 33MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Maximum resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 5184 x 3888 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | 121 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF-M | Micro Four Thirds |
| Number of lenses | 23 | 118 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 14.0 frames/s | 8.7 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m (at ISO 100) | 5.40 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | - | Redeye, Fill-in, Flash off, Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (1st curtain), Slow sync. (2nd curtain), Manual |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
| 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 / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file 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) | BLS-50 lithium-ion battery & USB charger |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 408 gr (0.90 lb) | 337 gr (0.74 lb) |
| Dimensions | 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 118 x 69 x 38mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") |
| 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 pictures | 360 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E17 | BLS-50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $849 | $800 |