Canon EOS M6 Mark II Compared to the Canon EOS 90D
| Specifications | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS 90D |
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| Year Introduced | 2019 | 2019 |
| Megapixels | 32.5 | 32.5 |
| Total Pixels | 34.4 | 34.4 |
| Sensor Size | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
| Pixel Dimensions | 6960 x 4640 | 6960 x 4640 |
| Pixel Size | 3.20µm | 3.20µm |
| Diffraction-Limited Aperture | f/5.2 | f/5.2 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Sensor Stabilization | N | N |
| Sensor Cleaning | Self Cleaning Sensor Unit | Self Cleaning Sensor Unit |
| Lens Mount | EF-M (EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E lenses compatible via Mount Adapter EF-EOS M) | EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E |
| FOVCF | 1.6x | 1.6x |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | DIGIC 8 |
| Autofocus | ||
| Type | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face+Tracking AF, Spot AF, Zone AF, 1-point AF) | TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection system with AF-dedicated sensor |
| Points | Maximum 143 automatically selected
Maximum 5481 manually selectable positions | 45 cross-type AF points (45 f/5.6 cross-type AF points, 27 f/8 points [9 cross-type], centre point is f/2.8 and f/5.6 dual cross-type) |
| Working Range | EV -5–18 (at room temperature, ISO 100, f/1.4, center AF point, One-Shot AF) | EV -3 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO100) |
| Modes | (1) Autofocus • One-Shot AF • Servo AF (2) Manual focus (3) Movie Servo AF | One-Shot AF Predictive AI Servo AF (AI Servo AF II) AI Focus AF |
| Point Selection | Single-point AF (5,481 selectable AF points), Zone AF (5x5, 25 points), Face + Tracking AF (13x11, 143 points), and Single-point Spot AF | Automatic selection: 45 point AF Manual selection: Spot AF Single point AF Manual selection: Zone AF Manual selection: Large Zone AF AF points can be selected separately for vertical and horizontal shooting |
| Predictive | Yes, up to 8m | |
| Assist Beam | Via LED assist beam | Intermittent firing of built-in flash or emitted by optionaldedicated Speedlite |
| Microadjustment | No | Yes |
| Exposure Control | ||
| Metering Modes | Real-time metering using the image sensor (1) Evaluative metering (384 zones 24 x16) (2) Partial metering (approx. 4.5% of screen, at center) (3) Spot metering (approx. 2.6% of screen, at center) (4) Center-weighted evaluative metering | 216-zone (18 x 12) metering with approx. 220,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor and TTL full-aperture. 384-zone (24 x 16) metering using image sensor output signals (Live View and Movie Recording). The following metering modes selectable: (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points) (2) Partial metering on the center part of the viewfinder (approx. 6.5% of viewfinder/approx. 4.5% in live view) (3) Spot metering (approx. 2.0% of viewfinder/approx. 2.6% in live view) (4) Center-weighted average metering |
| Metering Range | Still image: EV -2–20 Movie recording: EV 0–20 | EV -3 – 18 |
| Exposure Comp | +/-3 EV in 1/3 stop increments | ±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| AEB | +/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2-stop increments | +/-3 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments |
| ISO Sensitivity | ISO AUTO (100 - 25600), 100 - 25600 in 1/3 stop increments Movie: ISO AUTO (100 - 6400), 100 - 12800 in 1/3-stop increments | ISO 100–25600 (1/3-stop), Expanded 51200 |
| Shutter Speed | 30-1/4000 sec (1/3 stop increments) (Available range varies by shooting mode), 1/16000 with Electronic Shutter | 30 - 1/8000 sec (1/3 stop increments) + Bulb (Shutter speed range available varies according to shooting mode), 1/16000 with Electronic Shutter |
| WB Settings | AWB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature (100 Kelvin increments) White balance bracketing | AWB (Ambience priority, White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature Setting. White balance compensation: 1. Blue/Amber +/-9 2. Magenta/ Green +/-9 |
| Custom WB | Yes, 1 setting can be registered | Yes, 1 setting can be registered |
| WB Bracketing | +/-3 levels in single level increments 3 bracketed images per shutter release. Selectable Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/ Green bias. | |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Type | Optional Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC1, EVF-DC2 | Pentaprism |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% | Approx. 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. | Approx. 0.95x |
| Eyepoint | Approx. | Approx. 22mm |
| Focusing Screen | Fixed | |
| Information | With EVF-DC2: Customisable and toggle via INFO. Button (1) Liveview image with exposure info (2) Liveview image with basic info (3) Liveview image with full info Customizable settings: Shooting Info, Grid overlay (x3 formats), Histogram (Brightness/ RGB), Electronic Level, Aspect Ratio | AF information: AF points, focus confirmation, AF area selection mode Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB. Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light. Image information: Card information, maximum burst (2 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+). Composition information: Grid, Electronic level, Aspect Ratio Other information: Battery check, Alert symbol, Flicker Detection |
| DOF Preview | Yes, via customizable buttons | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. |
| Eyepiece Shutter | On strap | |
| LCD | ||
| Type | Touchscreen, Tiltable (180° up, 45° down) 3.0” (7.5 cm) 3:2 ClearView II TFT, approx. 1,040k dots | Touch screen Vari angle 3.0" (7.7cm) 3:2 Clear View II TFT, approx. 1040K dots |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% | Approx. 100% |
| Viewing Angle | Approx. 170° | Approx. 170° |
| Coating | Anti smudge | |
| Brightness Adj | Adjustable to one of seven levels | Adjustable to one of seven levels |
| Display Options | Customizable and toggle via INFO. Button (1) Live View image with basic info (2) Live View image with full info (3) Live View image with no information (4) Quick Control Screen Customizable settings: Shooting Info, Grid overlay (x3 formats), Histogram (Brightness/ RGB), Electronic Level, Aspect Ratio | (1) Quick Control Screen (2) Camera settings (3) Electronic Level |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in GN | 4.6 (ISO 100, meters) | 12 (ISO 100, meters) |
| Built-in Coverage | Up to 15mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 24mm) | Up to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 28mm) |
| Built-in Recycle Time | Approx. 4 seconds | Approx. 3 seconds |
| Modes | Auto (E-TTL II) | Auto, Manual flash, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter |
| X-Sync | 1/200 sec | 1/250 sec |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments | ±3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| Hot Shoe/PC Terminal | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| External Flash Comp | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support |
| External Flash Control | Via camera setting/flash setting menu | Via Flash Setting Menu |
| Shooting | ||
| Shooting Modes | Scene Intelligent Auto, Hybrid Auto, Creative Assist, SCN (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Landscape, Sports, Close-up, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect, HDR Art standard, vivid, bold, embossed), Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Flexible Priority (FV), Manual exposure, Movie (Movie auto exposure, Movie manual exposure, HDR movies, Movie creative Effects, Time-lapse movie (3 scenes and custom)) | Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie), Creative Auto, SCN(Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Food, Kids, Candlelight), Creative filters, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie), Bulb, Custom1, Custom 2, Group Photo, Panning |
| Picture Styles | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) |
| Image Processing | Highlight Tone Priority (standard and enhanced) Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings + Multi Shot NR) Lens peripheral illumination correction Chromatic aberration correction Diffraction correction Creative Assist: Presets Background Blur (5 settings) Brightness (19 levels) Contrast (9 levels) Saturation (9 levels) Color Tone 1 & 2 (9 levels) Monochrome (Off/Black and white/Sepia/Blue/Purple/Green) | Highlight Tone Priority (normal plus enhanced) Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) Multi Shot Noise Reduction Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination and Chromatic aberration correction Creative Assist Creative filters (Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect) Multi-exposure RAW image processing - during image Playback only Resize to M or S1, S2 Digital Lens Optimizer HDR art vivid, HDR art bold, HDR art embossed, HDR art standard to Creative Filters |
| Drive Modes | Single, High-Speed Continuous, Low-Speed Continuous, Self timer (2s, 10s, Custom, Remote) | Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s +remote), Silent single shooting, Silent continous shooting Self-Timer: Continuous, Continuous Panning |
| Continuous Shooting | One shot / Servo AF: Approx. 14 shots/sec for up to 54 frames in JPEG and 23 frames in RAW or 36 in CRAW | Max. Approx. 10fps. (speed maintained for 58 JPEG and 25 RAW with UHS-II card) Live view Max. Approx 11fps. with One-Shot AF, 7fps with Servo AF |
| Shutter Lag | 53ms | 59ms |
| Viewfinder Blackout | N/A | 96ms |
| Live View | ||
| Type | Electronic viewfinder with image sensor | Electronic viewfinder with image sensor |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically) | Approx. 100% (horizontally and vertically) |
| FrameRate | 59.94 fps | |
| Focusing | Manual Focus (Magnify 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face detection and Tracking AF, Eye AF, FlexiZone-Multi, FlexiZone-Single) | Manual Focus (Magnify 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face detection and Tracking AF, Eye AF, FlexiZone-Multi, FlexiZone-Single), Tracking sensitivity adj, accel tracking, AF auto pt. switching |
| Metering | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor. Evaluative metering, partial metering, spot metering, center-weighted average metering. | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor. Evaluative metering, partial metering, spot metering, center-weighted average metering. |
| Display Options | Customisable and toggle via INFO. Button (1) basic info (2) full info (3) screen buttons Customisable settings: Shooting Info, Grid overlay (x3 formats), Histogram (Brightness/RGB), Electronic Level, Aspect Ratio | Grid overlay (x3), Histogram, Electronic level |
| File Information | ||
| Still ImageType | JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.31 compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0) RAW: RAW (CR3 14-bit) Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant | JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.31 compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0) RAW: RAW (CR3 14-bit), CRAW (Compact RAW) Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
| RAW+JPEG Simultaneous Rec | Yes, RAW + various JPEG compression possible | Yes, any combination of RAW + JPEG possible. |
| Image Size | RAW: (3:2) 6960 x 4640, (4:3) 6160 x 4640, (16:9) 6960 x 3904, (1:1) 4640x 4640 JPEG 3:2 (L) 6960 x 4640, (M) 4800 x 3200, (S1) 3472 x 2320, (S2) 2400 x 1600 JPEG 4:3 (L) 6160 x 4640, (M) 4256 x 3200 (S1) 3072 x 2320 (S2) 2112 x 1600 JPEG 16:9 (L) 6960 x 3904, (M) 4800 x 2688 (S1) 3472 x 1952 (S2) 2400 x 1344 JPEG (1:1) (L) 4640 x 4640, (M) 3200 x 3200, (S1) 2300 x 2300 (S2) 1600 x 1600 In-camera RAW processing & Image Resize available in playback | RAW: (3:2) 6960 x 4640, (4:3) 6160 x 4640, (16:9) 6960 x 3904, (1:1) 4640x 4640 JPEG 3:2 (L) 6960 x 4640, (M) 4800 x 3200, (S1) 3472 x 2320, (S2) 2400 x 1600 JPEG 4:3 (L) 6160 x 4640, (M) 4256 x 3200 (S1) 3072 x 2320 (S2) 2112 x 1600 JPEG 16:9 (L) 6960 x 3904, (M) 4800 x 2688 (S1) 3472 x 1952 (S2) 2400 x 1344 JPEG (1:1) (L) 4640 x 4640, (M) 3200 x 3200, (S1) 2300 x 2300 (S2) 1600 x 1600 In-camera RAW processing & Image Resize available in playback |
| Movie Type | MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)] | MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)] |
| Movie Size | 4K - 3840 x 2160 (29.97, 25 fps) Full HD - 1920 x 1080 (119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps) HD - 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) HDR - 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25 fps) 4K Timelapse - 3840 x 2160 (29.97, 25 fps) | 4K - 3840 x 2160 (29.97, 25 fps) Full HD - 1920 x 1080 (119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps) HD - 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) HDR - 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25 fps) 4K Timelapse - 3840 x 2160 (29.97, 25 fps) |
| Movie Length | Max duration 29min 59sec, Max file size 4GB (If file size exceeds 4GB a new file will be created automatically) | Max duration 29min 59sec, Max file size 4GB (If file size exceeds 4GB a new file will be created automatically) |
| Other Information | ||
| Wireless Features | Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| GPS | via optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver | |
| Custom Functions | 9 Customizable Buttons / 3 dials | 29 Custom Functions |
| LCD Panel / Illumination | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Yes | |
| Sound Memo | No | No |
| Orientation Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Playback Zoom | 1.5x - 10x | 1.5x - 10x |
| Display Formats | (1) Single image with information (2 levels) (2) Single image (3) 4 image index (4) 9 image index (5) 36 image index (6) 100 image index (7) Jump Display (8) Movie edit | (1) Single image with information (2 levels) (2) Single image (3) 4 image index (4) 9 image index (5) 36 image index (6) 100 image index (7) Jump Display (8) Movie edit |
| Interface | ||
| Computer Interface | USB Type C (Speed equivalent to High-speed USB 2.0) | Hi-Speed USB (Micro-B USB connector) |
| Other Interface | Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only, 1-11 ch) Bluetooth® (Specification version 4.1, Bluetooth low energy technology) HDMI (Micro - Type-D connector), Output options include [With info], [Clean / 4K output], and [Clean / FHD output]. HDR output to compatible TV supported | Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only, 1-11 ch) Bluetooth (v4.1, Bluetooth low energy) HDMI mini output (YCbCr 4:2:2, 8bit, streaming with or without shooting info., HDR output of photos to compatible TV) External microphone (3.5mm Stereo mini jack) Headphone socket (Stereo mini jack) |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | SD, SDHC or SDXC (UHS-II) | SD, SDHC or SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Batteries & Power | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable Battery Pack LP-E17 | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6N |
| Battery Life | Approx. Approx. 305 shots (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) Eco Mode: Approx. 410 shots Movie Recording: Approx. 80 mins Playback time when playing back a slideshow of still images: Approx. 4 hrs | Approx. 1300 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) Approx. 1200 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) Approx. 1860 (at 23°C, AE 100%) |
| Battery Indicator | 4 levels | 6 levels + percentage |
| Power Saving | Display off (15, 30 sec or 1, 3, 5, 10, 30 mins) Auto Power Down (30 sec or 1, 3, 5, 10 mins, Disable) ECO mode | Power turns off after 10/30 (default), 1, 2, 4, 8, or 15 mins |
| Power Supply Battery Chargers | Battery charger LC-E17E Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 DC Coupler DR-E17 | AC Adapter AC-E6(N), DC coupler: DR-E6, Battery charger LC-E6, Car Battery charger CBC-E6 |
| Physical Specs | ||
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate resin with glass fiber | |
| Shutter Durability Rating | 120,000 | |
| Operating Environment | 32–104°F / 0–40°C | 32–104°F / 0–40°C, 85% or less humidity |
| Dimensions Inches | 4.71 x 2.76 x 1.94" (119.6 x 70.0 x 49.2mm) | 5.54 x 4.13 x 3.03" (140.7 x 104.8 x 76.8mm) |
| CIPA Weight | 12.73 oz (361g) | 24.73 oz (701g) |
| Accessories | ||
| Viewfinder | Optional Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC1 (0.48 type), 4:3 aspect ratio, Approx. 2,360,000 dots, 100% coverage. Approx. 43 g Optional Electronic Viewfinder EVF-DC2 (0.39 type), 4:3 aspect ratio, Approx. 2,360,000 dots, 100% coverage. Approx. 29 g | Eyecup Eb, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15II, Angle Finder C |
| Camera Case | Neck Strap EM-E2 Series | Leather case EH21-L |
| Wireless File Transmitter | Built in | Built in |
| Compatible Lenses | EF-M (EF and EF-S lenses compatible via Mount adapter EF-EOS M) | All EF, EF-S, TS-E and MP-E lenses |
| Compatible Flash | Canon Speedlites (90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 430EX III-RT, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, 600EX, 600EX-RT, 600EX II-RT, Macro-Ring-Lite MR-14EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT) | Canon Speedlites (90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 430EX III-RT, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, 600EX, 600EX-RT, 600EX II-RT, Macro-Ring-Lite MR-14EX, Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX II, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT) |
| Battery Grip | BG-E14 Buy ► | |
| Remote | Bluetooth Remote BR-E1 | Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-6, Remote Controller BR-E1, Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 only when used with Remote Controller Adapter RA-E3 |
| Other | Interface Cable IFC-100U, IFC-400U Mount Adapter EF-EOSM USB Power Adapter PD-E1 | Directional Stereo Microphone DM-E1 GPS Reciever GP-E2 Hand Strap E2 |
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