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EOS 6D Mark II vs EOS 7D Mark II
Quick take: The EOS 6D Mark II has the highest resolution at 26MP; the EOS 7D Mark II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 6D Mark IICanon · 2017 | EOS 7D Mark IICanon · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £437 | £219Best |
| Sensor | 26.2MP full-frame CMOS | 20.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MPBest | 20.2MP |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/60 (4K time-lapse only) | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | 45-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live view | 65-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live view |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps | 10fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~1200 shots (CIPA)Best | ~670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 765g (with battery)Best | 910g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 144 × 110.5 × 74.8mm | 148.6 × 112.4 × 78.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF / EF-S |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth, GPS, 3.5mm mic jack, N3 remote | USB 3.0, mini HDMI, GPS, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks, N3 remote |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS 6D Mark II
EOS 7D Mark II
Portrait
6.4/10
5.6/10
Street
5.5/10
4.4/10
Travel
5.5/10
4.4/10
Wedding & Events
6.0/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
3.8/10
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Documentary
5.3/10
5.0/10
Sports & Action
5.7/10
6.4/10
Landscape
6.3/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
6.1/10
6.3/10
Casual
3.9/10
2.6/10
Food
6.1/10
3.9/10
Macro
4.9/10
3.7/10
Architecture
6.1/10
4.5/10
Astrophotography
6.7/10
4.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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