Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Nikon
D7500
Enthusiast DX DSLR with the D500-derived 20.9MP sensor, 8fps burst, 4K UHD video, and weather-sealed body.
$699
Released Apr 2017
EOS R6 Mark II is 5.6 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
D7500
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 51)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 8 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
D7500
136 × 104 × 73 mm
640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 6mm shorter than D7500 but it is also 3mm wider and 16mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark II is 40 g heavier than D7500.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 73mm D7500
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
D7500
136 × 104 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
D7500
136 × 73 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
D7500
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 R6 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
D7500
✓ more lensesNikon 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 R6 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 51 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D7500
Codecs
Adds H.264/AVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.5, 104, 72.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Battery life (CIPA)
950 shots vs 760 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.94 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Weight
640 g vs 680 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
D7500
Pros
- ✓20.9MP D500-derived sensor
- ✓8fps burst
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓Weather sealed
Cons
- –Single SD slot
- –DSLR platform
- –No IBIS
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or D7500?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for D7500 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and D7500?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and D7500 is 20.9 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and D7500 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while d7500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the D7500?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. D7500 reaches 8 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and D7500?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and D7500 weighs 640 g, so the D7500 is 40 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and D7500 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. D7500: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and D7500 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. D7500: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 950 shots for the D7500, giving the D7500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and D7500 at $699. The D7500 is $1,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Nikon press materials.