Canon
EOS M6 Mark II
Fast APS-C EF-M body with 32.5MP and 14fps — popular on the used market.
$849
Released Aug 2019
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,899
Released Oct 2021
Z9 is 2.2 years newer.
Wins
EOS M6 Mark II
Wins
Z9
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS M6 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (14 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 60 frames)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZ9 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZ9 has higher AF points / zones (493 vs 143)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS M6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
408 g (0.90 lb / 14.39 oz)
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
EOS M6 Mark II is 11mm narrower, 52mm shorter, and 3mm thinner than Z9.
EOS M6 Mark II is 932 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS M6 Mark II · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS M6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS M6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS M6 Mark II
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS M6 Mark II: mount data unavailable
Z9
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
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 M6 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
408 g vs 1340 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only EOS M6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Z9
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 6 stops
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS M6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓32.5MP APS-C
- ✓14fps
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –EF-M mount dead-end
- –No IBIS
- –No EVF built-in
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS M6 Mark II or Z9?
Z9 scores 9.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for EOS M6 Mark II — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS M6 Mark II and Z9?
EOS M6 Mark II is 32.5 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS M6 Mark II and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS M6 Mark II has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS M6 Mark II or the Z9?
EOS M6 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS M6 Mark II and Z9?
EOS M6 Mark II weighs 408 g and Z9 weighs 1340 g, so the EOS M6 Mark II is 932 g lighter.
Do the EOS M6 Mark II and Z9 record 4K video?
EOS M6 Mark II: 4K up to 30p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS M6 Mark II and Z9 weather sealed?
EOS M6 Mark II: Yes. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS M6 Mark II and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS M6 Mark II launched at $849 and Z9 at $5,899. The EOS M6 Mark II is $5,050 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.