Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon EOS 4000D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Canon EOS 4000D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS M6 Mark II were released 2019 and Canon EOS 4000D was released 2018. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 2019 |
Canon EOS 4000D | 2018 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS M6 Mark II is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 4000D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
Canon EOS 4000D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** 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 M6 Mark II has a 33 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 4000D has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
33 MP
32294400 pixels 6960 x 4640 |
Canon EOS 4000D |
18 MP
17915904 pixels 5184 x 3456 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a 80 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 4000D. 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 M6 Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 4000D. Canon EOS M6 Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 4000D has 100 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 100-25600 |
Canon EOS 4000D | 100-6400 |
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.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M6 Mark II belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 4000D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS M6 Mark II can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 4000D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 14 |
Canon EOS 4000D | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Canon EOS 4000D can shoot movies.
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 4000D weighs 436 gr (equal to 0.96 lb) which is 7% heavier than Canon EOS M6 Mark II and its 408 gr (or 0.9 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 408 gr 0.9 lb |
Canon EOS 4000D | 436 gr 0.96 lb |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon EOS 4000D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Canon EOS 4000D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Name | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS 4000D |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Release Year | 2019 | 2018 |
Release Date | 2019-08-28 | 2018-02-26 |
MSRP | 849 USD | 379 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6960 x 4640 pixels | 5184 x 3456 pixels |
Megapixels | 33 MP | 18 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | DIGIC 4+ |
Image |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 4000D |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 6400 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 143 | 9 |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
Screen size | 3” | 2,7” |
Screen dots | 1040000 | 230000 |
Touch screen | Yes | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Frames per second | 14 fps | 3 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 5 meters | 9 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 4000D |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Yes Built-In 802.11b/g/n |
Remote Control | Yes (wireless or smartphone) | Yes (wired or wireless) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 4000D |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Lithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 305 shots | 500 shots |
Width | 120 mm | 129 mm |
Height | 70 mm | 102 mm |
Depth | 49 mm | 77 mm |
Weight | 408 gram | 436 gram |