Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-3

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon M6 MII versus Sony NEX-3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was unveiled 9 years later than the NEX-3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the M6 MII matches up versus the NEX-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are available at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M6 MII provides external measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has specifications of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the M6 MII against the NEX-3.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and NEX-3 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and NEX-3.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon M6 MII to produce greater detail having an extra 19 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern M6 MII will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.