Canon EOS M6 vs Nikon Z7

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Canon EOS M6 vs Nikon Z7

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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

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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M6 Mark II
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Succeeded by the Nikon Z7 II
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Differences

Canon EOS M6 advantages over Nikon Z7

Less expensive
$699 vs $3097
Save money for lenses or accessories
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
44 mm vs 67 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
520g vs 1175g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.13 vs 0.21 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Nikon Z7 advantages over Canon EOS M6

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 4.35 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
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

400 vs 295 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More dots on screen
2100k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
45.7 vs 24.2 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
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
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

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility

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Review Excerpt

Enthusiast-oriented compact camera body; Good image quality in most situations; Impressive Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Very good overall performance.
Dynamic range and high ISO image quality aren't quite up to par with some of its competition; No 4K video recording; Video features in general are underwhelming; Native EF-M lens selection is limited.
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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 Sony A6300

Canon EOS M6

Sony A6300

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$846
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Sony A6300

Nikon Z7

Sony A6300

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$846
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Sony A6300

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A3

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Nikon Z7

Fujifilm X-A3

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z7 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A5

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Nikon Z7

Fujifilm X-A5

$2147
35mm

Larger sensor
Slower slow-motion

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Nikon Z6

Canon EOS M6

Nikon Z6

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$1396
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Nikon Z6

Nikon Z7

Nikon Z6

$2147
35mm

More pixels
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

$1396
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon EOS R

Canon EOS M6

Canon EOS R

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1494
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Canon EOS R

Nikon Z7

Canon EOS R

$2147
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Fast startup

$1494
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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