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Canon M6 MII vs Canon SX210 IS

Portability
83
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Canon M6 MII vs Canon SX210 IS Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(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
Canon SX210 IS
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Canon SX210 IS

 M6 MII SX210 IS 
ReleasedAugust 2019June 2010Fresher by 112 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Canon M6 MII

 SX210 IS M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Canon SX210 IS

 M6 MII SX210 IS 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon M6 MII vs Canon SX210 IS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon M6 MII vs Canon SX210 IS sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Canon SX210 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
MP count excellent (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
37
you can focus manually
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography details
Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
71
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (33MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (305 per charge)
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Travel photography camera
Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
74
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count excellent (33MP)
flash built-in
terrible battery life (305 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
68
lighter than competition (220 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (392mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography advice
Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography advice
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count excellent (33 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (305 per charge)
48
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging information
Canon SX210 IS Vlogging information
37
touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
30
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (220g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Canon M6 MII vs Canon SX210 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Canon SX210 IS
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IICanon PowerShot SX210 IS
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