Nikon Z6 II vs Canon EOS Kiss X2
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z6 II and Canon EOS Kiss X2. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon Z6 II is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS Kiss X2 is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon Z6 II were released 2020 and Canon EOS Kiss X2 was released 2008. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon Z6 II | 2020 |
| Canon EOS Kiss X2 | 2008 |
Type of camera
Nikon Z6 II is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Kiss X2 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon Z6 II has a "FX"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss X2 has a "APSC"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Nikon Z6 II | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| Canon EOS Kiss X2 | 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 (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Nikon Z6 II has a 25 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss X2 has 12,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Nikon Z6 II |
25 MP
24337152 pixels 6048 x 4024 |
| Canon EOS Kiss X2 |
12,2 MP
12166656 pixels 4272 x 2848 |
Nikon Z6 II has a 100 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss X2. 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
Nikon Z6 II has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss X2. Nikon Z6 II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS Kiss X2 has 100 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon Z6 II | 100-51200 |
| Canon EOS Kiss X2 | 100-1600 |
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.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z6 II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X2
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z6 II can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss X2 can shoot up to 3,5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon Z6 II | 14 |
| Canon EOS Kiss X2 | 3,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Nikon Z6 II. Unfortunately Canon EOS Kiss X2 does not support recording movies and movie clips.
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.
Nikon Z6 II weighs 705 gr (equal to 1,55 lb) which is 35% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss X2 and its 524 gr (or 1,16 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon Z6 II | 705 gr 1,55 lb |
| Canon EOS Kiss X2 | 524 gr 1,16 lb |
