Nikon Z6 II vs Canon EOS Kiss M2

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z6 II and Canon EOS Kiss M2. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Nikon Z6 II is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS Kiss M2 is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon Z6 II has a "FX"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss M2 has a "APSC"-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 (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon Z6 II has a 25 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss M2 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Nikon Z6 II has a 1 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss M2. 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

Nikon Z6 II has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss M2. Nikon Z6 II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS Kiss M2 has 100 to 25600.

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 Kiss M2 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 Nikon Z6 II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss M2

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Nikon Z6 II can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss M2 can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Nikon Z6 II and Canon EOS Kiss M2 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 Z6 II weighs 705 gr (equal to 1,55 lb) which is 82% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss M2 and its 387 gr (or 0,85 lb).