Canon M6 MII vs Sony A230

Lets examine more closely at the Canon M6 MII versus Sony A230, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and A230 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was introduced 10 years after the A230 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M6 MII matches up versus the A230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Sony Alpha DSLR-A230. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Sony A230 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 MII offers exterior measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Sony A230 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the M6 MII against the A230.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and A230 is 83 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 MII and A230.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon M6 MII to deliver extra detail using its extra 23 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger M6 MII is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.