Canon 6D Mark II vs Olympus E-M1X

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Canon 6D Mark II vs Olympus E-M1X

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

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4/3 226.2mm²
20.4 megapixels
ISO 200 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon 6D Mark II advantages over Olympus E-M1X

Larger sensor
35mm vs 4/3
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.67 vs 3.36 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 0.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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 870 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More pixels
26.2 vs 20.4 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
98 vs 49 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Olympus E-M1X 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 (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
More viewfinder magnification
0.83x vs 0.71x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
60 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
60.7 fps vs 6.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
60.7 fps vs 6.5 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
49 vs 20 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tilt-swivel screen
Both provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
Built-in GPS
Both provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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

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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.
Read our Canon 6D Mark II Review

Terrific overall image quality for a 20MP 4/3" sensor; Very good high ISO performance this sensor size; Very impressive & improved AF performance; Extremely fast, responsive overall performance; New Intelligent Subject Detection AF feature works well; More video features; Outstanding IBIS.
Image quality not improved from (updated) E-M1 II; Faces tough competition with image quality at this price point, especially at higher ISOs; EVF feels somewhat outdated; Expensive for a Micro Four Thirds camera.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D610

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon D610

$1332
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1198
35mm

Fast startup
More dynamic range

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon D610

Olympus E-M1X

Nikon D610

$2349
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1198
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Nikon D610

Compared to Nikon D750

Canon 6D Mark II

Nikon D750

$1332
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1698
35mm

More dynamic range
Internal flash

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Nikon D750

Olympus E-M1X

Nikon D750

$2349
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$1698
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Nikon D750

Compared to Panasonic GH5

Canon 6D Mark II

Panasonic GH5

$1332
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1348
4/3

Focus peaking
Less expensive

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Panasonic GH5

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH5

$2349
4/3

High resolution composite
Built-in GPS

$1348
4/3

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic GH5

Compared to Pentax K-1 II

Canon 6D Mark II

Pentax K-1 II

$1332
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1747
35mm

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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

Olympus E-M1X

Pentax K-1 II

$2349
4/3

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$1747
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus E-M1X vs Pentax K-1 II

Compared to Panasonic GH6

Canon 6D Mark II

Panasonic GH6

$1332
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$2200
4/3

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon 6D Mark II vs Panasonic GH6

Olympus E-M1X

Panasonic GH6

$2349
4/3

Built-in GPS
Longer video battery life

$2200
4/3

Slower slow-motion
Newer

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