Canon EOS Kiss X2 vs Canon EOS 6D Mark II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss X2 and Canon EOS 6D Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Canon EOS Kiss X2

Canon EOS 6D Mark II

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS Kiss X2 were released 2008 and Canon EOS 6D Mark II was released 2017. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Canon EOS Kiss X2	2008
Canon EOS 6D Mark II	2017

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Kiss X2 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Kiss X2	80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS 6D Mark II	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS Kiss X2 has a 12,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 6D Mark II has 26 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Canon EOS Kiss X2	12,2 MP 12166656 pixels 4272 x 2848
Canon EOS 6D Mark II	26 MP 25958400 pixels 6240 x 4160

Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a 113 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss X2. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 6D Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss X2. Canon EOS 6D Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 40000 while Canon EOS Kiss X2 has 100 to 1600.

Camera	ISO Range
Canon EOS Kiss X2	100-1600
Canon EOS 6D Mark II	100-40000

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X2
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 6D Mark II

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss X2 can shoot up to 3,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 6D Mark II can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Kiss X2	3,5
Canon EOS 6D Mark II	6,5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 6D Mark II. Sadly, the Canon EOS Kiss X2 does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 6D Mark II weighs 765 gr (equal to 1.69 lb) which is 46% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X2 and its 524 gr (or 1.16 lb).

Camera	Weight
Canon EOS Kiss X2	524 gr 1.16 lb
Canon EOS 6D Mark II	765 gr 1.69 lb