Canon M6 MII vs Canon SX210 IS
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Canon M6 MII vs Canon SX210 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
- Launched August 2019
- Succeeded the Canon M6
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
- Released June 2010
- Succeeded the Canon SX200 IS
- Renewed by Canon SX230 HS

Canon M6 MII vs Canon SX210 IS Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon M6 MII and Canon SX210 IS, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Canon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and SX210 IS (14MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and SX210 IS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

The M6 MII was brought out 9 years later than the SX210 IS and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the M6 MII grades against the SX210 IS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon M6 MII vs Canon SX210 IS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Canon PowerShot SX210 IS. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Canon SX210 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Canon SX210 IS
M6 MII | SX210 IS | |||
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Released | August 2019 | ![]() | June 2010 | Fresher by 112 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon M6 MII
SX210 IS | M6 MII |
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Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Canon SX210 IS
M6 MII | SX210 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Canon M6 MII vs Canon SX210 IS Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M6 MII enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Canon SX210 IS has specifications of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs).
Compare the Canon M6 MII and Canon SX210 IS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the M6 MII against the SX210 IS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and SX210 IS is 83 and 90 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Canon SX210 IS Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 MII and SX210 IS.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M6 MII because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon M6 MII will give you extra detail having its extra 19MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon M6 MII vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon PowerShot SX210 IS |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2019-08-28 | 2010-06-16 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 8 | Digic 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-392mm (14.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 23 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 15s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/3200s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.60 m (at ISO 100) | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 408g (0.90 lb) | 220g (0.49 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 images | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | NB-5L |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $849 | $226 |