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Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
83
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
79
Overall
65

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Superseded the Canon M6
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon M6 MII versus Sony NEX-5T, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was launched 6 years after the NEX-5T which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M6 MII grades against the NEX-5T with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Sony NEX-5T

 M6 MII NEX-5T 
RevealedAugust 2019August 2013More modern by 74 months
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Canon M6 MII

 NEX-5T M6 MII 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Sony NEX-5T

 M6 MII NEX-5T 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Canon M6 MII provides outside measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") having a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Canon M6 MII versus Sony NEX-5T in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M6 MII vs the NEX-5T.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and NEX-5T is 83 and 89 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and NEX-5T.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon M6 MII to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger M6 MII will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
83
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography details
Sony NEX-5T Street photography details
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Sports photography camera
71
silent mode (1/16,000s)
fantastic megapixels (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (305 CIPA)
68
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Travel photography camera
74
has bluetooth
features touch focus
fantastic megapixels (33 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery (305 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
77
has focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6 MII
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5T
75
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (305 per charge)
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging factors
37
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Sony NEX-5T
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IISony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-08-28 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Sony E
Available lenses 23 121
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 lbs) 276g (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 305 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $849 $400