Although Canon has opted to use the Mark II badge rather than EOS M7, the M6 Mark II makes some significant steps up from the EOS M6. In most respects, I’m very impressed by what the Canon EOS M6 Mark II can do.

Coming a year after Canon came up with its RF-mount mirrorless cameras , the new M system is yet another option from the Japanese camera maker in a growing mirrorless camera market.

I absolutely love the hardware and taking videos was much better than I expected, but my experience with photos wasn't as clean as I hoped it would be.

Exceptional build-quality, Convenient size, Great 4K video shooting

Not weather-proofed, Pricey, Photos could be better

Please

The Canon EOS M6 Mark II is a very capable camera that's now supported by a reasonable range of EF-M lenses. Improved autofocus and refined ergonomics make it a likeable and engaging camera to shoot with.

Travel and everyday photography

Sports or wildlife photographers

I've been intrigued by Canon's EOS M6 mirrorless camera ever since a trip to Florida last year when I saw a YouTuber vlogging with it. I was impressed by the Canon M6's compact size as well as the quality of the video footage he created when I viewed it later.

The Canon EOS M6 II features a 32.5mp APS-C CMOS sensor, the highest resolution APS-C sensor available in any camera, and the same sensor as found in the Canon EOS 90D DSLR . The sensor and camera give high resolution, high-speed continuous shooting at 14fps, as well as uncropped 4K video recording,...

32mp APS-C CMOS sensor; High-speed continuous shooting; Fast Auto-focus system; Easy to use with built-in help; Excellent colour reproduction; Easy to use touch-screen and controls; In-camera raw processing

Only 8 EF-M lenses available from Canon; Kit lens is soft unless stopped down; Lack of effective optical image stabilisation for video; Lacks built-in EVF

It's for those reasons we continue to recommend the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony a6400 more highly for photographers shopping for a mirrorless camera. The M6 Mark II itself isn't too far behind, and if Canon can better support it with native lens options, its appeal should broaden.

High-resolution 32.5MP sensor; 14fps burst rate; Quick, accurate autofocus; Face and eye detection; Flip-up LCD; 4K video; Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

EVF isn't built in; Sensor isn't stabilized; Native lens library lacks premium options; Dumbed-down video options; Pricey

It might be small, light and consumer-friendly, but we can see the M6 Mark II being comfortable in the bag – or indeed pocket – of many professionals. Good enough to pop off the odd still for social media and easily capable of great-looking video, it's reasonably affordable, expandable enough and...

Good images; Competent video mode; Good handling and body controls

Not cheap

Canon EOS M6 Mark II review – Canon launched the Canon EOS M6 Mark II in September this year and it comes with some improvements and design tweaks. Holding the Canon EOS M6 Mark II is comfortable despite being in a small camera body – thanks to its deep camera grip.