Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Nikon D4s
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Nikon D4s. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS M6 Mark II is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D4s is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.
Canon EOS M6 Mark II were released 2019 and Nikon D4s was released 2014. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 2019 |
Nikon D4s | 2014 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS M6 Mark II is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D4s is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D4s has a "Nikon FX"-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 M6 Mark II | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
Nikon D4s | 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)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Resolution
Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a 33 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D4s has 16 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 |
Nikon D4s |
16 MP
16163840 pixels 4928 x 3280 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a 100 % larger resolution than Nikon D4s. 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
Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 100-25600 |
Nikon D4s | 100-25600 |
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 Nikon D4s
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 Nikon D4s can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 14 |
Nikon D4s | 11 |
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 Nikon D4s 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.
Nikon D4s weighs 1350 gr (equal to 2.98 lb) which is 231% 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 |
Nikon D4s | 1350 gr 2.98 lb |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Nikon D4s Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Nikon D4s, 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 |
Nikon D4s |
Name | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Nikon D4s |
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D4s |
Release Year | 2019 | 2014 |
Release Date | 2019-08-28 | 2014-02-25 |
MSRP | 849 USD | 6499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D4s |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D4s |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm) Also known as "FX" |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6960 x 4640 pixels | 4928 x 3280 pixels |
Megapixels | 33 MP | 16 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | EXPEED 4 |
Image |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D4s |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 25600 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 12 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW + TIFF |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D4s |
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 | 51 |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Nikon F 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 |
FX (Full frame) No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D4s |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
Screen size | 3” | 3.2” |
Screen dots | 1040000 | 921000 |
Touch screen | Yes | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7× | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D4s |
Frames per second | 14 fps | 11 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 5 meters | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D4s |
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 |
Nikon D4s |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash XQD |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D4s |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Yes Optional via WT-5A or WT-4A |
Remote Control | Yes (wireless or smartphone) | Yes (wired or wireless) |
GPS | No |
Yes Optional via GP-1A |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Nikon D4s |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Lithium-Ion EN-EL18a rechargeable battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 305 shots | 3020 shots |
Width | 120 mm | 160 mm |
Height | 70 mm | 157 mm |
Depth | 49 mm | 91 mm |
Weight | 408 gram | 1350 gram |