Canon M3 vs Sony A6600

Let's look more closely at the Canon M3 versus Sony A6600, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M3 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the A6600 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M3 grades vs the A6600 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M3 and Sony Alpha a6600. The full galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M3 features external dimensions 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 A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M3 versus Sony A6600 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the M3 versus the A6600.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and A6600 is 85 and 77 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and A6600.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you should really take the release date of the products into consideration. The older M3 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.