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Canon M6 II Review

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  • Canon M6 MII

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    Main Features

    • 33MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • ISO 100 - 25600( expands to 51200)
    • 3" Tilting Screen
    • 14.0 fps continuous shooting
    • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video
    • Built-in Wireless
    • 408g. 120 x 70 x 49 mm
    • Replaced Canon M6
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    Canon M6 MII Overview

    First introduced in August 2019 , Canon EOS M6 Mark II is a 33.0MP Advanced Mirrorless camera with a APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, Tilting touch screen and Canon EF-M lens mount. Canon replaced the older M6 with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
    Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon M6

    Canon M6 MII Review - Click for Table of Contents

    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Lens Mount and Lenses
    4. Sensor and Photography Features
    5. Physical Specs
    6. LCD and Viewfinder
    7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
    8. Video
    9. Other Features
    10. Photography Type Scores
    11. Alternatives
    12. Popular Comparisons
    13. Frequently Asked Questions
    14. Detailed Specifications

    Canon M6 MII is a member of Canon's M series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

    Canon M Series History
    Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
    Canon M50 II
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    2020 24.0MP - APS-C 10.0 fps 116 x 88 x 59mm 387g
    Canon M200
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    2019 24.0MP - APS-C 6.1 fps 108 x 67 x 35mm 299g
    Canon M6 MII
    2019 33.0MP - APS-C 14.0 fps 120 x 70 x 49mm 408g
    Canon M50
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    2018 24.0MP - APS-C 10.0 fps 116 x 88 x 59mm 390g
    Canon M100
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    2017 24.0MP - APS-C 6.1 fps 108 x 67 x 35mm 302g

    Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series:
    Canon M50 Mark II vs M200 vs M6 II vs M50 vs M100

    Canon M6 MII has an Overall Score of 75/100 and ranked #53 out of 211 in Mirrorless cameras (Top 10 Mirrorless), and ranked #92 out of 1220 in all Cameras (Top 10 Overall).

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    Canon M6 MII Physical Specs
    Canon M6 MII weighs 408 g (0.90 lb / 14.39 oz) and has external dimensions of 120 x 70 x 49 mm (4.72 x 2.76 x 1.93″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 442g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 49mm, it also has an average thickness.
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    Here is the front and top view image of Canon M6 MII with the dimensions:

    Canon M6 MII Body Size Dimensions
    Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Canon M6 MII Camera Body

    In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon M6 MII, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.


    Canon M6 MII Body Size Compared to a Credit card and a Battery
    Physical size of the Canon M6 MII Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

    Now lets compare the weight and thickness of Canon M6 MII with its main competitors:

    Canon M6 MII Size Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Weight vs M6 II Thickness vs M6 II
    Canon EOS M6 Mark II Camera Canon M50
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    390g 18g lighter 59mm 10mm thicker
    Canon EOS M6 Mark II Camera Canon M50 II
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    387g 21g lighter 59mm 10mm thicker
    Canon EOS M6 Mark II Camera Sony A6400
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    403g 5g lighter 50mm 1mm thicker
    Canon EOS M6 Mark II Camera Canon RP
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    485g 77g heavier 70mm 21mm thicker
    Canon EOS M6 Mark II Camera Canon 90D
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    701g 293g heavier 77mm 28mm thicker
    Canon EOS M6 Mark II Camera Canon M6
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    390g 18g lighter 45mm 4mm thinner
    Canon EOS M6 Mark II Camera Nikon Z50
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    397g 11g lighter 60mm 11mm thicker
    Canon EOS M6 Mark II Camera Sony A6600
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    503g 95g heavier 69mm 20mm thicker

    Weather Sealing

    Canon M6 MII doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

    Canon M6 MII Sensor and Photography Features

    Canon M6 MII has a 33.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features DIGIC 8 processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 6960 x 4640 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. M6 II has a native ISO range of 100 - 25600 which can be boosted to 51200 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

    Canon M6 MII is the highest resolution APS-C camera in our database. The closest competitor in this class is Canon 90D with its 33.0MP sensor. Check the comparison of Canon M6 MII vs Canon 90D or take a look at Highest resolution Mirrorless cameras list.

    Let's look at how the size of the Canon M6 MII's APS-C sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

    Canon M6 MII Sensor Size Comparison
    Comparison image of Canon M6 MII Sensor Size with other standard sensors

    Canon M6 MII Lens Mount and Lenses

    Canon M6 MII has a Canon EF-M lens mount and currently there are 23 native lenses available for this mount. Canon is criticized for joining the mirrorless game too late and not providing enough native lenses for the EF-M mount. To mitigate this problem, Canon M users can use EF-M adapter to use full selection of Canon EF and EF-S lenses with AF and Image stabilization.

    Canon M6 MII doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 5 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization. There are also 2 lenses with weather sealing for M6 II but bear in mind that M6 II body doesn't have weather sealings.

    Here are some of the most popular Canon M6 MII Lenses on Camera Decision:

    Popular Canon EF-M Mount Lenses for Canon M6 MII
    Model Focal Length on M6 II Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
    Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Canon EF-M 55-200mm f4.5-6.3 IS STM
    88-320mm APS-C / DX 260gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM Lens Canon EF-M 22mm f2 STM
    35.2mm APS-C / DX 105gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 IS STM Lens Canon EF-M 11-22mm f4-5.6 IS STM
    17.6-35.2mm APS-C / DX 220gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Canon EF-M 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS STM
    28.8-88mm APS-C / DX 210gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Canon EF-M 18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
    28.8-240mm APS-C / DX 300gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM Lens Canon EF-M 15-45mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
    24-72mm APS-C / DX 130gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
    Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS Lens Samyang 12mm f2.0 NCS CS
    19.2mm APS-C / DX 260gr MF Amazon B&H Photo
    7artisans 35mm F1.2 Lens 7artisans 35mm F1.2
    56mm APS-C / DX 150gr MF Amazon B&H Photo

    Check our Canon M6 MII Lenses page for more detailed lens search.



    Canon M6 MII LCD

    Canon M6 MII has a Tilting 3" LCD screen with a resolution of 1,040k dots. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

    LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

    Canon M6 MII back view and LCD

    M6 II doesn't have a built-in viewfinder but an optional external viewfinder is available. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Mirrorless camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II (Compare) or Sony Alpha A7R (Compare).
    If the price is not an issue, take a look at our Top Rated Cameras with Viewfinders. The viewfinder has a resolution of 2,360kdots and coverage of 100%. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later.

    Canon M6 MII Connectivity, Storage and Battery

    Canon M6 MII features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection.Canon M6 MII's Bluetooth connectivity feature comes handy for connecting other devices that supports it. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our M6 II. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

    You can connect M6 II to compatible devices via its HDMI port or Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) port.

    Battery

    Canon M6 MII is powered by battery which provides a shooting life of 305 according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 369 shots, Canon M6 MII has a short battery life for its class so we strongly recommend M6 II owners to buy some extra batteries.

    Battery Life Comparison in Advanced Mirrorless Cameras

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    Sony A6600 with its 810shots is the model with longest battery life among Advanced Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6600 or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.

    Canon M6 MII Features Compared to Main Competitors
    Model Max Video Battery Life Wi-fi Bluetooth NFC
    Canon EOS M6 Mark II Camera Canon M50
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    3840 x 2160 235shots Yes Yes Yes
    Canon EOS M6 Mark II Camera Canon M50 II
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    3840 x 2160 305shots Yes Yes Yes
    Canon EOS M6 Mark II Camera Sony A6400
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    3840 x 2160 410shots Yes Yes Yes
    Canon EOS M6 Mark II Camera Canon RP
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    3840 x 2160 250shots Yes Yes No
    Canon EOS M6 Mark II Camera Canon 90D
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    3840 x 2160 1300shots Yes Yes No
    Canon EOS M6 Mark II Camera Canon M6
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    1920 x 1080 295shots Yes Yes Yes
    Canon EOS M6 Mark II Camera Nikon Z50
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    3840 x 2160 320shots Yes Yes No
    Canon EOS M6 Mark II Camera Sony A6600
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    3840 x 2160 810shots Yes Yes Yes

    Canon M6 MII Video Features

    With Canon M6 MII, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 30p fps and save in MPEG-4 and H.264 formats. This means that Canon M6 MII provides 4K (Ultra-HD) video. Except some exotic 6K and 8K video recording cameras, 4K is the new standard in consumer video world.
    It is also a big step up from its predecessor M6 which has a max video resolution of 1920 x 1080 only. If you are thinking of upgrading your M6 and shoot a lot of video, this is a big factor to consider in favor of M6 II.

    M6 II has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Canon M6 MII also has a port for an external microphone so you can record high quality sound with the help of an external microphone.

    Canon M6 MII Other Features

    Max Shutter speed

    Canon M6 MII can shoot continuously at max speed of 14.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec. M6 II also has an electronic shutter which can shoot silently at max speed of 1/16000s. One thing to keep in mind is that electronic shutter may cause rolling shutter / jello effects, and also banding issues under artificial light on your images.

    Flash

    M6 II has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

    Focusing

    Canon M6 MII features a Phase Detection autofocusing system. The AF system has 143 points to choose from.

    Canon M6 MII also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically.

    Canon M6 MII PROs and CONs Review

    Now let's get in to more details of our Canon M6 MII review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

    PROs
    Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)
    Bluetooth Connectivity
    Articulating Screen
    4K (UHD) Video
    Touch Screen
    Electronic (Optional) Optional Viewfinder
    Face Detection Focusing
    33.0MP - High Resolution Sensor
    25.600 Max ISO
    143 Focus Points
    1.040k dots LCD Resolution
    1/16000s Electronic Shutter Speed
    14.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter
    408g Light Body
    External Microphone Port
    Timelapse Recording
    2360kdot Viewfinder Resolution
    Flash Sync Port
    Remote control with a smartphone
    Compatible with fast UHS-II cards
    Webcam Functionality
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    CONs
    No Image Stabilization
    No Built-in Viewfinder
    x magnification - Small Viewfinder
    Low Battery Life: 305 shots
    No Environmental Sealing
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    What type of Photography is Canon M6 MII Good for?
    In this section, we review and score Canon M6 MII in 5 different photography areas.

    Canon M6 MII for Portrait Photography

    Canon M6 MII has a score of 54 for Portrait Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Portrait Photography list.
    Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 33.0MP
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Canon M6 MII for Portrait Photography

    Canon M6 MII for Street Photography

    Canon M6 MII has a score of 62 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Street Photography list.
    Live-view
    Face-Detection Focusing
    Tilting LCD Screen
    Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
    Medium sized Body
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Canon M6 MII for Street Photography

    Canon M6 MII for Sports Photography

    Canon M6 MII has a score of 66 for Sports Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Sports Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Sports Photography list.
    Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
    Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
    143 Focus Points
    Good Low Light ISO
    Wireless Connection
    Anti Flicker feature
    Average Ergonomics&Handling
    Environmental Sealings
    No Image Stabilization

    Read the details of how we scored Canon M6 MII for Sports Photography

    Canon M6 MII for Daily Photography

    Canon M6 MII has a score of 66 for Daily Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. If you are looking for a camera that is better suited to Daily Photography, we recommend you to check our Top 10 Mirrorless Cameras for Daily Photography list.
    Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
    Medium size Body
    408g
    Body Thickness 49mm

    Read the details of how we scored Canon M6 MII for Daily Photography

    Canon M6 MII for Landscape Photography

    Canon M6 MII has a score of 51 for Landscape Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Mirrorless Cameras for Landscape Photography list.
    Live-view
    Large APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) sensor
    Very High Resolution Sensor: 33.0MP
    No Environmental Sealings

    Read the details of how we scored Canon M6 MII for Landscape Photography
    Canon M6 MII Alternatives
    In this section, we analyse how Canon M6 MII compares with other Mirrorless cameras within a similar price range.
    Read a more detailed analysis of Canon M6 MII alternatives.

    Popular Comparisons of Canon M6 MII

    Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Canon M6 MII amongst Camera Decision readers.

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    Sony A6400
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    Canon 90D
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    Nikon Z50
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    Canon M6 MII Alternatives in DSLR Cameras

    It would also be interesting to compare Canon M6 MII with DSLR Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked DSLR cameras in Canon M6 MII's price range.

    Nikon D750
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    Canon 90D
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    Sony A77 II
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    Sony A99
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    Frequently Asked Questions about Canon M6 MII
    Does the Canon M6 MII have Image Stabilization?
    Does the Canon M6 MII have RAW support?
    Does the Canon M6 MII have Weather Sealing?
    Does the Canon M6 MII have built-in GPS?
    What is the Max ISO of Canon M6 MII?
    What is the Sensor Size of Canon M6 MII?
    is the Canon M6 MII a Full Frame (FF) camera?
    Does the Canon M6 MII have Touch Screen?
    Does the Canon M6 MII have built-in Wireless?
    What is the Max Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) of Canon M6 MII?
    What is the Weight of Canon M6 MII?
    What are the Dimensions of Canon M6 MII?
    Canon EOS M6 Mark II Detailed Specifications

    General
    Brand Canon
    Model Canon EOS M6 Mark II
    Announced 2019-08-28
    Body Type Rangefinder-style mirrorless
    Lens
    Manual Focus
    Lens Mount Canon EF-M
    Number of Lenses 23
    Focal Length Multiplier 1.6x
    Macro Focus Range n/a
    Screen
    Screen Type Tilting
    Screen Size 3"
    Screen Resolution 1,040k dots
    Live View
    Touch Screen
    Viewfinder
    Viewfinder Electronic (optional)
    Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots
    Viewfinder Coverage 100%
    Viewfinder Magnification n/a
    Photography Features
    Min Shutter Speed 30s
    Max Mechanical Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Max Electronic Shutter Speed 1/16000s
    Continuous Shooting 14.0 fps
    Shutter Priority
    Aperture Priority
    Manual Exposure Mode
    Exposure Compensation Yes
    Custom White Balance
    Image Stabilization
    Built-in Flash
    Flash Range 4.60 m (at ISO 100)
    Max Flash Sync 1/200s
    Flash Modes n/a
    External Flash
    AE Bracketing
    WB Bracketing
    Exposure Modes
    Multi-Segment
    Average
    Spot
    Partial
    AF-Area
    Center Weighted
    DxO Sensor Scores
    DxO Overall Score not tested
    DxO Color Depth not tested
    DxO Dynamic Range not tested
    DxO Low Light ISO not tested
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    Sensor
    Sensor Type CMOS
    Sensor Size APS-C
    Sensor Dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm
    Sensor Area 332.27mm2
    Sensor Resolution 33 megapixels
    Max Image Resolution 6960 x 4640
    Max Native ISO 25,600
    Max Boosted ISO 51200
    Min Native ISO 100
    RAW Support
    Autofocus
    AF Touch
    AF Continuous
    AF Single
    AF Tracking
    AF Selective
    AF Center
    AF Multi Area
    AF Live View
    AF Face Detection
    AF Contrast Detection
    AF Phase Detection
    Number of Focus Points 143
    Number of Cross Focus Points Unknown
    Video Features
    Video Resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
    Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160
    Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264
    Microphone Port
    Headphone Port
    Connectivity
    Wireless Connectivity Built-In
    HDMI
    USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers)
    Physical
    Environmental Sealing
    Water Proof
    Dust Proof
    Shock Proof
    Crush Proof
    Freeze Proof
    Weight 408g
    Physical Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm
    Battery Life 305 shots
    Battery Type Battery Pack
    Battery Model LP-E17
    Other Features
    Self Timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    Timelapse Recording
    GPS None
    Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
    Storage Slots 1


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