Canon EOS M M6 Mark II Black 2019
The 32.5MP APS-C CMOS sensor paired with the DIGIC 8 processor delivers sharp stills and UHD 4K30p video, plus 14fps mechanical and 30fps electronic burst rates. The 5481-point Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Eye AF and a 180-degree tilting touchscreen make it easy to frame and focus, while the included EVF-DC2 adds eye-level shooting. Best for product photographers and beginners who want a compact, high-resolution mirrorless for studio work and learning photography.
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Snapshot
The 30-Second Version
A 32.5MP pocket rocket with elite autofocus and a dead-end lens mount. Grab one cheap and you'll love it, pay full price and you'll regret it.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 32.5MP sensor delivers best-in-class detail for the price 99th
- Autofocus is top of the charts, Eye AF is genuinely reliable 98th
- Compact and light enough to take anywhere 91st
- EF lens adapter opens up a huge used lens market 90th
Cons
- No in-body stabilization, handheld video suffers
- EOS M mount is discontinued, no new lenses coming
- No headphone jack for video monitoring
- External EVF is clunky and easy to lose
What owners think
The Word on the Street
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202288/100
Buyers praise the compact size, light weight, and excellent image quality, especially with adapted lenses. Minor complaints include fumbly controls, accidental video button presses, and lack of built-in EVF.
- Compact and lightweight design makes it easy to carry on hikes and in backpacks.
- Excellent image quality, especially with Canon RAW and manual mode, surpassing older cameras and phones.
- Works well with adapted lenses like Viltrox EF-EOS for telephoto wildlife shots.
- Controls are fumbly and video button easily pressed accidentally; battery/card door feels flimsy.
- Q2 202175/100
Buyers praise the M6 Mark II's APS-C sensor, compact size, and intuitive controls, but one reports frequent focus misses and HDR halos.
- APS-C 15MP sensor praised for low diffraction, low CA, and good high ISO; ideal for prints up to 20x30.
- Camera is lightweight, well-designed, and intuitive; tilting screen helps with overhead framing.
- Autofocus fails to capture focus too often; HDR produces funky halos.
- Easy to use in manual mode; fast operation and professional results.
- Q4 202075/100
Buyers in this period praised the camera's compact size, light weight, and power, and found it great for beginners. One user hopes for weather sealing in a future version.
- Compact and lightweight design, easy to carry, powerful performance.
- Great for beginners and learning photography.
- One user wishes for weather sealing in the next version, implying current lack.
- Q1 202088/100
Buyers praised the M6 II as a lightweight, fun camera with excellent image quality, sharp photos, and good video. One user noted a PAL/NTSC shutter speed limitation causing flicker with LED lights.
- Image quality is excellent, with sharp photos and video, including 4K without crop.
- Camera is small, lightweight, and fun to use, ideal for travel.
- Canon lens compatibility via adapter and familiar menus ease transition from DSLRs.
- PAL users face shutter speed limitations (no 1/25, 1/50, 1/100) causing LED flicker.
- Q4 201992/100
Buyers in this period praised the M6 Mark II for its compact size, image quality, and performance with EF lenses, noting it as a versatile upgrade from larger DSLRs.
- Compact and portable design makes it easy to carry, replacing the need for larger cameras.
- Image quality is sharp and impressive, meeting professional standards.
- Works well with Canon EF lenses, offering flexibility for existing lens owners.
- Comfortable handling, especially with the external viewfinder for left-eye shooters.
Based on 26 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
The autofocus is the headline here. Our database puts it at the absolute top of the charts for AF, and that tracks with real-world use. Eye AF locks on fast and stays sticky, even at 14fps mechanical burst. The 32.5MP sensor is also a standout, delivering sharp, detailed files that embarrass plenty of newer cameras. Video is more of a mixed bag. You get 4K30p and 1080p120, but no in-body stabilization means handheld footage gets shaky fast. And the external EVF feels like an afterthought, sitting at a mediocre 40th percentile in our rankings.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 32.5 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 5481 |
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 5481 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 14 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | No |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264/MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 1.04 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.9 lbs |
| Battery Life | 305 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C (USB 2.0) |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
The Sony a6700 is the obvious modern alternative. It costs more but gives you in-body stabilization, a native lens mount that's actually alive, and better video features. The Fujifilm X-H2S is a different beast entirely, built for speed and video work, but it's also bigger and pricier. If you're comparing against the Nikon Z5 II, that's a full-frame option with weather sealing, but you lose the compact size and the M6 Mark II's resolution advantage. For pure travel photography on a budget, the M6 Mark II still holds its own against all of them.
| Spec | Canon EOS M M6 Mark II | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a1 II | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic Lumix G G9 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 32.5MP aps-c | 26.2MP aps-c | 50.1MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 5481 | 425 | 759 | 493 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 14 | 40 | 30 | 30 | 75 | 50 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 408 | 579 | 658 | 1160 | 575 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS M M6 Mark II | 99.4 | 77.8 | 69.8 | 82.9 | 70.4 | 97.9 | 89.7 | 85.5 | 47.7 | 90.5 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 87.9 | 96.6 | 94.5 | 92.5 | 97.9 | 96.6 | 97.9 | 99.1 | 65.2 | 95.7 | 94.1 | 94.5 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95.8 | 98.7 | 95.9 | 90.3 | 98.8 | 71.3 | 93 | 99.6 | 65.2 | 95.7 | 97.9 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89.7 | 90.5 | 99.3 | 95.6 | 98.8 | 67.8 | 97.4 | 85.5 | 97.8 | 95.7 | 94.1 | 86.6 |
| Panasonic Lumix G G9 II Compare | 97.4 | 90.3 | 94.5 | 96.3 | 97.6 | 59.2 | 91.5 | 85.5 | 93.3 | 95.7 | 90 | 86.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.4 | 99.9 | 91.3 | 96.1 | 84.1 | 45.7 | 95.1 | 85.5 | 82.4 | 95.7 | 90 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Pricing is all over the place right now. We're seeing USD 780 to USD 1,275 across 13 US listings, which is a massive spread. At the low end, this camera is an absolute steal for the image quality. At the high end, you're flirting with Sony a6700 money, and that's a much smarter long-term buy. If you can snag one near USD 800, do it. If you're looking at USD 1,200, walk away.
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Overview
The Canon EOS M6 Mark II is a weird one, and we mean that affectionately. It packs a 32.5MP APS-C sensor that still out-resolves most cameras in its class, yet it lives in a dead-end lens mount. If you want a tiny travel camera that takes genuinely stunning photos, this thing is a sleeper hit. But you have to accept that Canon quietly walked away from the EOS M system, so you're buying into a platform with no future glass.
Common Questions
Q: Can I use my old Canon EF lenses with the M6 Mark II?
Yes, and you should. The EF to EF-M adapter works great, and the Dual Pixel AF still performs well with adapted glass. It's the best way to get quality lenses without paying inflated prices for the limited native EF-M options.
Q: Is this camera good for video?
It's okay, not great. You get 4K30p and 1080p120, but no in-body stabilization and no headphone jack. If video is your main thing, look at the Sony a6700 instead.
Q: Should I worry about the EOS M mount being discontinued?
Honestly, yes. Canon has moved on to the RF mount, so no new EF-M lenses are coming. If you're fine with the current lens lineup or adapting EF glass, it's not a problem. But if you want a system that will grow with you, this isn't it.
Who Should Skip This
If you're a video-first shooter, skip this. No in-body stabilization, no headphone jack, and a discontinued mount make it a frustrating long-term video tool. Go grab a Sony a6700 or a Panasonic Lumix S5 II instead. If you need weather sealing for outdoor adventure work, the OM System OM-1 is the better call.
Verdict
The Canon EOS M6 Mark II is a fantastic camera trapped in a discontinued system. If you find one at a good price and you mainly shoot stills, especially travel and product work, it's a brilliant buy. The autofocus and sensor quality are genuinely elite. But if you plan to shoot video or build out a lens collection over the next five years, the dead mount is a dealbreaker. Buy it for what it is, not for what it could become.
