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Canon M10 vs Canon M6

Portability
88
Imaging
61
Features
70
Overall
64
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Canon EOS M6 front
Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon M10 vs Canon M6 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Announced October 2015
  • Successor is Canon M100
Canon M6
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Earlier Model is Canon M3
  • Successor is Canon M6 MII
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Canon M10 vs Canon M6 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon M10 versus Canon M6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are designed by Canon. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and M6 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M10 was revealed 16 months before the M6 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M10 grades vs the M6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Canon M6

 M10 M6 

Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Canon M10

 M6 M10 
RevealedFebruary 2017October 2015More recent by 16 months

Common features in the Canon M10 and Canon M6

 M10 M6 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M10 vs Canon M6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M10 provides exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Canon M6 has dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the M10 and the M6.

Canon M10 vs Canon M6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and M6 is 88 and 84 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Canon M6 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Canon M6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and M6.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon M6 to resolve more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older M10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M10 vs Canon M6 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Canon M6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Canon M6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M10
Portrait photography with Canon M6
69
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
80
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M10 Street photography info
Canon M6 Street photography info
79
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M10
Sports photography with Canon M6
59
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.6 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (255 CIPA)
66
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery (295 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography details
Canon M6 Travel photography details
74
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (255 shots)
80
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
bad battery (295 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 Landscape photography highlights
Canon M6 Landscape photography highlights
66
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (255 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery (295 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 Vlogging highlights
Canon M6 Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
no image stabilization
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Canon M10 vs Canon M6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Canon M6
 Canon EOS M10Canon EOS M6
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS M10 Canon EOS M6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2015-10-12 2017-02-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 Digic 7
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Canon EF-M
Total lenses 23 23
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.6 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 301 gr (0.66 lb) 390 gr (0.86 lb)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 65 78
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 23.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 12.6
DXO Low light rating 753 1317
Other
Battery life 255 photos 295 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Retail price $599 $679