Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon Z7

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Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon Z7

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35mm 861.6mm²
26.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 40,000

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35mm 858.0mm²
45.7 megapixels
ISO 64 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon 6D Mark II advantages over Nikon Z7

Less expensive
$1599 vs $3097
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Bigger pixels
~ 5.67 vs 4.35 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

1200 vs 400 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
105 mm vs 70 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
98 vs 26 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon Z7 advantages over Canon 6D Mark II

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
More dynamic range

More dynamic range

Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
Z7 test data on DxO Mark 6D Mark II test data on DxO Mark

14.6 vs 11.9 evs
Retain detail in highlight and shadows
Lighter weight
1175g vs 1560g
Lighter weight
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.80x vs 0.71x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
45.7 vs 26.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
9.0 fps vs 6.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.0 fps vs 6.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Both provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Great vari-angle touchscreen; Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Good image quality in most situations; Impressive performance for its class.
Disappointing dynamic range; No 4K video; Optical viewfinder comes up short; Narrow AF point coverage through viewfinder.
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Familiar design in a compact form; Rugged build quality; Gorgeous EVF; Excellent image quality; Good autofocus; In-body image stabilization; Good 4K video recording.
Single card slot; Not as good at subject tracking as some Nikon DSLR cameras; Limited native lens selection (although adapter works well); Limited buffer depths.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D610

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon D610

$1299
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1597
35mm

Fast startup
More dynamic range

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon D610

Nikon Z7

Nikon D610

$2147
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1597
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon D610

Compared to Nikon D750

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon D750

$1299
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1700
35mm

More dynamic range
Internal flash

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon D750

Nikon Z7

Nikon D750

$2147
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1700
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon D750

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Canon 6D Mark II

Pentax K-1 II

$1299
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1664
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Pentax K-1 II

Nikon Z7

Pentax K-1 II

$2147
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$1664
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Pentax K-1 II

Compared to Nikon Z6

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon Z6

$1299
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1396
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

Nikon Z6

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1396
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Nikon Z6

Compared to Canon EOS R

Canon 6D Mark II

Canon EOS R

$1299
35mm

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1499
35mm

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$1499
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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