Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-7

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon M6 MII versus Sony NEX-7, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was revealed 7 years later than the NEX-7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M6 MII scores vs the NEX-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are available at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M6 MII enjoys exterior measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Look at the Canon M6 MII versus Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the M6 MII compared to the NEX-7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and NEX-7 is 83 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 MII and NEX-7.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Canon M6 MII to produce extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.