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Canon M6 vs Canon M6 MII

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75

Canon M6 vs Canon M6 MII Key Specs

Canon M6
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
  • Introduced February 2017
  • Previous Model is Canon M3
  • Successor is Canon M6 MII
Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon M6
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Canon M6 vs Canon M6 MII Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon M6 and Canon M6 MII, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras and both are built by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and M6 MII (33MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The M6 was brought out 3 years before the M6 MII and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M6 matches up vs the M6 MII with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Canon M6 MII

 M6 M6 MII 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Canon M6

 M6 MII M6 
LaunchedAugust 2019February 2017Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Canon M6 and Canon M6 MII

 M6 M6 MII 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M6 vs Canon M6 MII Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Canon M6 MII has dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the M6 against the M6 MII.

Canon M6 vs Canon M6 MII size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and M6 MII is 84 and 83 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Canon M6 MII top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 vs Canon M6 MII Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 and M6 MII.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon M6 MII to produce more detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older M6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon M6 vs Canon M6 MII sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Canon M6 MII Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Canon M6 MII Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M6
Portrait photography with Canon M6 MII
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
83
you can focus manually
great MP (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 as a Street photography camera
Canon M6 MII as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M6
Sports photography with Canon M6 MII
66
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (295 per charge)
72
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
great MP (33MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (305 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 as a Travel photography camera
Canon M6 MII as a Travel photography camera
80
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
low battery pack (295 shots)
74
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
great MP (33MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (305 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6
Landscape photography with Canon M6 MII
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (295 per charge)
76
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
great MP (33 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (305 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 Vlogging information
Canon M6 MII Vlogging information
80
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
does not have image stabilization
37
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
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Canon M6 vs Canon M6 MII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Canon M6 MII
 Canon EOS M6Canon EOS M6 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS M6 Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-02-15 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 7 DIGIC 8
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 33 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6960 x 4640
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 143
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Canon EF-M
Available lenses 23 23
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per second 14.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.60 m (at ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390 grams (0.86 lbs) 408 grams (0.90 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1317 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 photographs 305 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $679 $849