Canon EOS M6 vs Nikon D750

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS M6 and Nikon D750. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Canon EOS M6 is manufacturered by Canon but Nikon D750 is from Nikon. Both Canon and Nikon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Canon EOS M6 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D750 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS M6 has a "APSC"-sensor while Nikon D750 has a "FX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also effect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)

Resolution

Canon EOS M6 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D750 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Nikon D750 has a 1 % larger resolution than Canon EOS M6. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterwards while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS M6 has a larger ISO-range than Nikon D750. Canon EOS M6 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Nikon D750 has 100 to 12800.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that supports autofocus, does not have a autofocus motor of their own but this wont cause any problems with these two cameras.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M6 belong to the Canon EOS M-system and need an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Read more about Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M

Here is a complete overview of which lenses that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M6
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D750

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Canon EOS M6 can shoot up to 9 pictures per seconds and Nikon D750 can shoot up to 6,5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Canon EOS M6 and Nikon D750 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, carried around, for several hours at the time.

Nikon D750 weighs 750 gr (equal to 1,65 lb) which is 92% heavier than Canon EOS M6 and its 390 gr (or 0,86 lb).