EOS M6 Mark IIvs Q
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait & Street — EOS M6 Mark II (2019): The M6 Mark II is the peak of the EF-M system — 32.5MP, 14fps, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II in a compact rangefinder-style body. No built-in EVF is the main compromise, but the optional EVF-DC2 resolves this. An outstanding used-market buy for photographers who want high resolution and fast AF in a genuinely compact body.
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
Who should buy what
EOS M6 Mark II (2019)
- Enthusiast photographers who want the best the EF-M system offers
- Portrait and landscape photographers wanting high resolution in a compact body
- Street photographers who want a fast, discreet, high-resolution camera
- Used-market buyers seeking top EF-M performance
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The eos m6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos m6 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M6 Mark II (2019) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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