Canon
EOS 6D Mark II
Affordable full-frame DSLR entry with articulating touchscreen and Dual Pixel AF.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jun 2017
Nikon
D7200
Enthusiast APS-C DSLR with 24MP no-OPLF sensor, 51-point AF, and excellent stills IQ.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Mar 2015
EOS 6D Mark II is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 6D Mark II
Wins
D7200
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BD7200 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 0 fps)
- BD7200 has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BD7200 has higher Burst (electronic) (15 fps vs 6.5 fps)
- BD7200 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AEOS 6D Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1200 shots vs 640 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 111 × 75 mm
765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
D7200
136 × 106 × 76 mm
765 g (1.69 lb / 26.98 oz)
EOS 6D Mark II is 1mm thinner than D7200 but it is also 9mm wider and 5mm taller.
EOS 6D Mark II and D7200 weigh the same.
Depth (front-to-back): 75mm EOS 6D Mark II · 76mm D7200
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 111 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D7200
136 × 106 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS 6D Mark II
144 × 75 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
D7200
136 × 76 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 6D Mark II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
D7200
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 6D Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
D7200
Nikon F
270+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 6D Mark II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 110.5, 74.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
AA filter
Only EOS 6D Mark II supports it
Battery life (CIPA)
1200 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
40,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
6.5 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Resolution
26.2 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D7200
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 106, 76
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 6.5 fps — higher is better
Eye AF
Only D7200 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only D7200 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 60 frames
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Weight — Both 765 g
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 6D Mark II
Pros
- ✓Affordable full-frame
- ✓Articulating screen
- ✓Good ergonomics
Cons
- –26MP dated
- –Single card slot
- –Dynamic range behind mirrorless
D7200
Pros
- ✓24MP no OPLF sensor
- ✓51-point AF
- ✓Dual SD slots
- ✓Strong used value
Cons
- –Superseded by D7500
- –No 4K
- –DSLR platform
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS 6D Mark II or D7200?
D7200 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for EOS 6D Mark II — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 6D Mark II and D7200?
EOS 6D Mark II is 26.2 MP and D7200 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS 6D Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 6D Mark II and D7200 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 6D Mark II does not have IBIS, while D7200 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 6D Mark II or the D7200?
EOS 6D Mark II reaches 6.5 fps electronic. D7200 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 6D Mark II and D7200?
Both bodies weigh roughly 765 g.
Do the EOS 6D Mark II and D7200 record 4K video?
EOS 6D Mark II: Full HD. D7200: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS 6D Mark II and D7200 weather sealed?
EOS 6D Mark II: Yes. D7200: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,200 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 6D Mark II and 640 shots for the D7200, giving the EOS 6D Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 6D Mark II launched at $1,999 and D7200 at $1,199. The D7200 is $800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.