EOS M6 Mark IIvs Z30
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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
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
Z30 (2022)
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
Quick take: The eos m6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the z30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M6 Mark II (2019) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £479 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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