Canon EOS M6 vs Nikon Z30

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z30
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS M6Z30
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS M3
      Successor ModelCanon EOS M6 Mark II
      MSRP$779 (body only), $899 (w/15-45mm lens), $1279 (w/18-150mm lens)$710 (body), $850 (w/16-50mm lens), $1050 (w/16-50 & 50-250mm lenses)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z30
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel21.51 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel20.9 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 51,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 204,800
      Photo Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z30
      ProcessorDIGIC 7EXPEED 6
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005568 x 3712
      Other Resolutions3:2 (6000 x 3368, 3984 x 2656, 2976 x 1984, 2400 x 1600), 16:9 (6000 x 3368, 3984 x 2240, 2976 x 1680, 2400 x 1344), 4:3 (5328 x 4000, 3552 x 2664, 2656 x 1992, 2112 x 1600), 1:1 (4000 x 4000, 2656 x 2656, 1984 x 1984, 1600 x 1600)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, normal, basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten2500 to 10,000K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z30
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +18 EV-4.5 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points49209
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z30
      Lens MountCanon EF-MNikon Z
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z30
      Screen TypeTiltingFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z30
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional EVF-DC1, EVF-DC2)
      Shutter Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z30
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 6.1 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 13 Frames (Raw) / 71 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 4 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 13 Frames (Raw) / 71 Frames (JPEG)      		Up to 11 fps at 20.8 MP
      Flash Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z30
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto (E-TTL II)
      Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings)      		Front-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow sync
      Off
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-1 to +20 EV-4 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockManual / AutoLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z30
      DxO Low Light ISO1317
      DxO Color Depth23.4
      DxO Dynamic Range12.6
      DxO Overall Score78
      Video Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z30
      Movie File FormatMP4MOV
      MP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [26 to 52 Mbps]
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps      		H.264/MOV/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p up to 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min2 hour, 5 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z30
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output1 x USB-C Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired, wireless, or smartphone via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z30
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z30
      Dimensions112 x 68 x 45 mm (4.41 x 2.68 x 1.77")128 x 74 x 60 mm (5.04 x 2.91 x 2.36")
      Weight (inc. batteries)390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8 x 6.7 x 5.3"7.7 x 7.4 x 5.1"
      Package Weight1.85 lb1.76 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z30
      Battery PackLP-E17EN-EL25
      Battery Life295 shots330 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS M6 Nikon Z30
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom, remote
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (NX Studio software required)


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