Canon M vs Sony A6600
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Canon M vs Sony A6600 Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
- Revealed July 2012
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
- Revealed August 2019
- Refreshed by Sony A6700
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Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon M vs Sony A6600, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and A6600 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe M was released 8 years prior to the A6600 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the M matches up vs the A6600 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Sony A6600
| M | A6600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Canon M
| A6600 | M | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2019 |  | July 2012 | More modern by 86 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon M and Sony A6600
| M | A6600 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon M vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M provides exterior dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A6600 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the M versus the A6600.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M and A6600 is 89 and 77 respectively.
Canon M vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and A6600.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony A6600 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged M will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon M vs Sony A6600 Specifications
| Canon EOS M | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon EOS M | Sony Alpha a6600 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2012-07-23 | 2019-08-28 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 5 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 31 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 23 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | Clear View II TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 298 grams (0.66 pounds) | 503 grams (1.11 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 65 | 82 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | 827 | 1497 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 photographs | 810 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E12 | NP-FZ1000 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $510 | $1,198 |