Canon EOS 70D vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS M6 Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS 70D were released 2013 and Canon EOS M6 Mark II was released 2019. That is a 6 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 70D 2013
Canon EOS M6 Mark II 2019

Type of camera

Canon EOS 70D is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS M6 Mark II is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS 70D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS M6 Mark II 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** 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)

Resolution

Canon EOS 70D has a 20,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS M6 Mark II has 33 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS 70D 20,2 MP
19961856 pixels
5472 x 3648
Canon EOS M6 Mark II 33 MP
32294400 pixels
6960 x 4640

Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a 62 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 70D. 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 Canon EOS 70D. Canon EOS M6 Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 70D has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 70D 100-12800
Canon EOS M6 Mark II 100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

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 70D
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 70D can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M6 Mark II can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 70D 7
Canon EOS M6 Mark II 14

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS M6 Mark II 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.

Canon EOS 70D weighs 755 gr (equal to 1.66 lb) which is 85% heavier than Canon EOS M6 Mark II and its 408 gr (or 0.9 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 70D 755 gr
1.66 lb
Canon EOS M6 Mark II 408 gr
0.9 lb

Canon EOS 70D vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 70D and Canon EOS M6 Mark II, 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 70D
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Name Canon EOS 70D Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS 70D
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Release Year 2013 2019
Release Date 2013-07-02 2019-08-28
MSRP 1199 USD 849 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS 70D
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Canon EOS 70D
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 5472 x 3648 pixels 6960 x 4640 pixels
Megapixels 20,2 MP 33 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 5+ DIGIC 8
Image
Canon EOS 70D
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
ISO Range 100 - 12800 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 6 6
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 70D
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 19 143
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF-M

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
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
Screen & Viewfinder
Canon EOS 70D
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1040000
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type Clear View II TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentaprism) Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2)
Viewfinder Coverage 98%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.95× (0.59× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 0 0
Photography features
Canon EOS 70D
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Frames per second 7 fps 14 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range 12 meters 5 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS 70D
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Canon EOS 70D
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS 70D
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (RS-60E3 cable release, RC-6 wireless remote, or using smartphone over Wi-Fi)
Yes (wireless or smartphone)
GPS Yes
Optional through GP-E2
No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS 70D
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery & charger
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 920 shots 305 shots
Width 139 mm 120 mm
Height 104 mm 70 mm
Depth 79 mm 49 mm
Weight 755 gram 408 gram