Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Nikon D5300

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Nikon D5300. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS M6 Mark II is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D5300 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Canon EOS M6 Mark II were released 2019 and Nikon D5300 was released 2013. That is a 6 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 D5300 2013

Type of camera

Canon EOS M6 Mark II is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D5300 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 D5300 has a "Nikon DX"-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 D5300 75 mm
Nikon DX sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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 D5300 has 24 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 D5300 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a 35 % larger resolution than Nikon D5300. 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 Nikon D5300. Canon EOS M6 Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D5300 has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS M6 Mark II 100-25600
Nikon D5300 100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D5300 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D5300 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

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 D5300

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 D5300 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS M6 Mark II 14
Nikon D5300 5

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 D5300 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 D5300 weighs 480 gr (equal to 1.06 lb) which is 18% 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 D5300 480 gr
1.06 lb

Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Nikon D5300 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Nikon D5300, 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 D5300
Name Canon EOS M6 Mark II Nikon D5300
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Nikon D5300
Release Year 2019 2013
Release Date 2019-08-28 2013-10-17
MSRP 849 USD 729 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Nikon D5300
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Nikon D5300
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-C (approx 23.7 x 15.5 mm)
Also known as "DX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6960 x 4640 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 33 MP 24 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 8 EXPEED 4
Image
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Nikon D5300
ISO Range 100 - 25600 100 - 12800
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
Optics & Focus
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Nikon D5300
Autofocus Motor Yes No
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 39
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
DX / APS-C (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Nikon D5300
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3,2”
Screen dots 1040000 1037000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD monitor
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.82× (0.55× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 0 N/A
Photography features
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Nikon D5300
Frames per second 14 fps 5 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 12 meters
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 steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Nikon D5300
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 D5300
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Nikon D5300
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Yes
Built-In
Remote Control Yes (wireless or smartphone) Optional with ML-L3 or WR-R10
GPS No Yes
Built-in
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Nikon D5300
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Lithium-Ion EN-EL14a or EN-EL14 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 305 shots 600 shots
Width 120 mm 125 mm
Height 70 mm 98 mm
Depth 49 mm 76 mm
Weight 408 gram 480 gram