Canon 1000D vs Canon M6

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon 1000D and Canon M6, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Canon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and M6 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 1000D was introduced 9 years earlier than the M6 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the 1000D grades vs the M6 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1000D and Canon EOS M6. The whole galleries are available at Canon 1000D Gallery and Canon M6 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1000D comes with exterior measurements of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") with a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Canon M6 has dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 1000D and the M6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and M6 is 70 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1000D and M6.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Canon M6 to give extra detail using its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged 1000D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.