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Canon R6 II vs Nikon D7500

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
92
Overall
83
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Canon R6 II vs Nikon D7500 Key Specs

Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Succeeded the Canon R6
Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Superseded the Nikon D7200
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Canon R6 II vs Nikon D7500 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon R6 II vs Nikon D7500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the D7500 (21MP) is fairly well matched but the R6 II (Full frame) and D7500 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The R6 II was brought out 5 years later than the D7500 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon R6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the R6 II grades vs the D7500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Nikon D7500

 R6 II D7500 
AnnouncedNovember 2022April 2017Fresher by 68 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k922kCrisper display (+698k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon R6 II

 D7500 R6 II 
Display sizing3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon R6 II and Nikon D7500

 R6 II D7500 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R6 II vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R6 II offers outer dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Nikon D7500 has proportions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") along with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the R6 II compared to the D7500.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R6 II and D7500 is 61 and 60 respectively.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 II vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R6 II and D7500.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R6 II due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon R6 II will resolve more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer R6 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R6 II vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 II vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 II vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 II Portrait photography advice
Nikon D7500 Portrait photography advice
86
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
79
manual focus
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R6 II
Street photography with Nikon D7500
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R6 II
Sports photography with Nikon D7500
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (360 shots)
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 II Travel photography factors
Nikon D7500 Travel photography factors
73
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (360 shots)
70
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent MP (21MP)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R6 II
Landscape photography with Nikon D7500
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 II Vlogging features
Nikon D7500 Vlogging features
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Canon R6 II vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 II and Nikon D7500
 Canon EOS R6 Mark IINikon D7500
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R6 Mark II Nikon D7500
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2022-11-02 2017-04-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 102400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 1640000
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 4897 51
Cross type focus points 1053 15
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon F
Total lenses 35 309
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 gr (1.50 lb) 720 gr (1.59 lb)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 86
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1483
Other
Battery life 360 photos 950 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two Single
Launch price $2,499 $1,247