EOS M6 Mark IIvs ZV-1 II
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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a pocketable fixed-lens camera
- Travellers who want 4K video and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket size
- ZV-1 owners who want a wider lens and improved subject tracking
- Beginners who want a simple, capable vlogging camera without changing lenses
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) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £649 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | — | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 292g |
| Dimensions | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| 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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | ZV-1 II |
|---|---|---|
| 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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