Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS 6D→Canon EOS 7D Mark II

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS 6D

£156

2012

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS 7D Mark II

£219 (+£63)

2014

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS 6D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the EOS 7D Mark II

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS 6D	EOS 7D Mark II
Price	£156	£219
Released	2012	2014	↑
Sensor	20.2MP full-frame CMOS	20.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	20MP	20MP
Video	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60	Full HD 1080p/60
Autofocus	11-point phase-detect (centre cross-type, EV -3) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection 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	4.5fps	10fps	↑
Battery Life	~1090 shots (CIPA)	~670 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	755g (with battery)	910g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 97% coverage, 0.71x	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.0x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 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

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