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Canon EOS 6D Mark II vs Nikon Z7 II

Direct specification breakdown comparing Canon's 26.2MP Canon EF-mount body against Nikon's 45.7MP Nikon Z-mount body.

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Canon EOS 6D Mark II Advantages1 Spec Wins
  • ✓Longer CIPA Battery Endurance (1200shots vs 420shots)
Nikon Z7 II Advantages7 Spec Wins
  • ✓Higher Sensor Resolution (45.7MP vs 26.2MP)
  • ✓More Phase-Detect AF Points (493pts vs 45pts)
  • ✓Faster Continuous Burst (10fps vs 6.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Mechanical Shutter (10fps vs 6.5fps)
  • ✓Faster Electronic Shutter (10fps vs 6.5fps)
  • ✓Superior In-Body Stabilization (5stops vs 0stops)
  • ✓Lighter Body (705g vs 765g)
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Sensor & Image Quality

Effective megapixel count, sensor readout architecture, and lens mount

Effective Sensor Resolution
Canon EOS 6D Mark II26.2 MP
Nikon Z7 II45.7 MP
✓ +19.5 MP
Sensor Architecture & Type
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Frame CMOS
Nikon Z7 IIFull Frame BSI CMOS
Physical Sensor Dimensions
Canon EOS 6D Mark II35.9 × 24.0 mm
Nikon Z7 II35.9 × 23.9 mm
Aspect Ratios
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Nikon Z7 II3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon EOS 6D Mark IICanon EF
Nikon Z7 IINikon Z
Image Processor
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDIGIC 7
Nikon Z7 IIDual EXPEED 6
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detect AF points, neural subject tracking, burst speeds, and IBIS stops

Autofocus System
Canon EOS 6D Mark II45-Point All Cross-Type AF
Nikon Z7 II493-Point Hybrid Phase-Detection AF
Phase-Detect AF Points / Zones
Canon EOS 6D Mark II45 points
Nikon Z7 II493 points
✓ +448 pts
AI Subject Detection
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Nikon Z7 IIDeep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Continuous Burst Speed
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Nikon Z7 II10 fps
✓ +3.5 fps
Mechanical Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Nikon Z7 II10 fps
✓ +3.5 fps
Electronic Shutter Burst
Canon EOS 6D Mark II6.5 fps
Nikon Z7 II10 fps
✓ +3.5 fps
Maximum Shutter Speed
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
Nikon Z7 II1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IINo Internal IBIS
Nikon Z7 II5 Stops (5-Axis)
✓ +5 stops
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Video Capabilities

Maximum recording resolution, frame rate capabilities, internal bit depth, and I/O

Max Video Resolution
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD
Nikon Z7 II4K60 UHD
Supported Frame Rates
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1080p60 FHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Nikon Z7 II4K60 UHD at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Sampling
Canon EOS 6D Mark II8-bit 4:2:0 MP4
Nikon Z7 II10-bit N-Log / 12-bit ProRes RAW HDMI
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Nikon Z7 IIFull Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI I/O
Canon EOS 6D Mark II3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
Nikon Z7 II3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
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Hardware, Ergonomics & Pricing

Memory card slots, EVF optics, CIPA battery rating, weight, dimensions, and price

Memory Card Slots
Canon EOS 6D Mark IISingle SD UHS-I Slot
Nikon Z7 II1x CFexpress Type B + 1x SD UHS-II
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
Canon EOS 6D Mark IIOptical Viewfinder (98% coverage)
Nikon Z7 II3.69M-dot OLED EVF
Battery Life (CIPA Rated)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II1200 shots
✓ +780 shots
Nikon Z7 II420 shots
Body Weight (with Battery & Card)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II765 g
Nikon Z7 II705 g
✓ 60g Lighter
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II144.0 × 110.5 × 74.8 mm
Nikon Z7 II134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5 mm
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