Canon EOS M6 vs Nikon Z7 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M6 vs Z7 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M6 vs Nikon Z7 Specs

EOS M6

  • Introduced in February 2017
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 112 x 68 x 44.5mm³ (4.4″ x 2.7″ x 1.8″)
  • 390g (12.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M6

Z7

  • Introduced in August 2018
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: Full frame
  • 46 megapixel
  • 9 frames/second
  • 64 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 80.00mm (3.1″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount Z Mount
  • WiFi built-in
  • 134 x 100.5 x 67.5mm³ (5.3″ x 4.0″ x 2.7″)
  • 675g (21.8 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Z7

EOS M6 vs Z7 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Advantage: Nikon Z7

Canon EOS M6 VS Nikon Z7 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M6 a better choice

EOS M6

Z7

Larger lens selection (3)

7 3
Built-in flash (2)

Weighs less (2)

390g
(12.6 oz.)
675g
(21.8 oz.)
More portable (2)

339cm³
(21 cu.in.)
909cm³
(57 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M6 are the larger selection of lenses, the built-in flash and the lower weight than the Z7. Another advantage over the Z7: the more compact size.

The EOS M6 scores 9 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Z7

EOS M6

Z7

Larger sensor (5)

APS-C Full frame
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.40 45.70
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 9
Auto Focus points (4)

49 493
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 64 – 25600 ISO
Image stabilizer (3)

Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 2.10
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Longer battery life (3, photos)

295 330
USB 3.0 (2)

Environmental sealing (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Z7 are the larger sensor, the higher resolution and that the camera is faster. Additional pros for the Nikon are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and the optical image stabilizer. A nice touch is that the display has a higher resolution, the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina. Another advantage over the EOS M6: the support for USB 3.0. HArdly a luxury, given today’s image size and the requirements of 4K video.

Yields 34 points for the Z7.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M6

Z7

Sensor cleaning

Articulated screen

Touch screen

External microphone

WiFi

Canon EOS M6 VS Nikon Z7 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M6 and Z7

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M6

Nikon Z7

9
34

We recommend Nikon Z7 as better choice.