Canon M3 vs Sony NEX-6

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon M3 versus Sony NEX-6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M3 was revealed 23 months after the NEX-6 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the M3 matches up versus the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M3 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 has got outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Canon M3 versus Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M3 against the NEX-6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M3 and NEX-6 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M3 and NEX-6.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon M3 to render greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The fresher M3 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.