Nikon D4S vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Nikon D4S vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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35mm 860.4mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Nikon D4S Review.
How does it shoot? Nikon D4S in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D4S conclusion.

APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M6 Mark II Review.
How does it shoot? Canon EOS M6 Mark II in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Nikon D5
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Differences

Nikon D4S advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Lens selection
Excellent vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
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
Bigger pixels
~ 7.31 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 0.9 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

3020 vs 305 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bigger JPEG buffer
200 vs 48 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
78 vs 26 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
409600 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Nikon D4S

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$1099 vs $4800*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
49 mm vs 90 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.14 vs 0.20 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
32.5 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 10.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 10.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

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 Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos

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Review Excerpt

Excellent, tank-like build quality; First-rate ergonomics a pro would expect; Superb performance with confident autofocus; Great image quality; Big, bright viewfinder with 100% coverage; Excellent battery life; Doubles as a powerful video capture tool
Fairly minor upgrade over the D4; Image quality improvements apply only to JPEG; XQD card format isn't broadly accepted; Consumer-friendly default JPEG processing may turn off some pros; Body is large and hefty (but that's normal for pro gear)
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon EOS M6 Mark II Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Canon 1DX

Nikon D4S

Canon 1DX

$5399
35mm

Fast startup
Higher effective ISO

$5299
35mm

More cross-type AF points
Less shutter lag

Compare Nikon D4S vs Canon 1DX

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon 1DX

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$5299
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon 1DX

Compared to Nikon D4

Nikon D4S

Nikon D4

$5399
35mm

Fast startup
Higher extended ISO

$4500
35mm

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Nikon D4S vs Nikon D4

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Nikon D4

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$4500
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Nikon D4

Compared to Canon EOS-1D C

Nikon D4S

Canon EOS-1D C

$5399
35mm

Higher extended ISO

$6989
35mm

Shoot 4K video
More cross-type AF points

Compare Nikon D4S vs Canon EOS-1D C

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon EOS-1D C

$849
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$6989
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon EOS-1D C

Compared to Sony A6400

Nikon D4S

Sony A6400

$5399
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D4S vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Nikon D4S

Sony A6100

$5399
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$673
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

Compare Nikon D4S vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$673
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

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