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Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-C3 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Replaced the Canon M6
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-F3
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-C3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was released 8 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M6 MII grades versus the NEX-C3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Sony NEX-C3

 M6 MII NEX-C3 
IntroducedAugust 2019August 2011More recent by 98 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Canon M6 MII

 NEX-C3 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Sony NEX-C3

 M6 MII NEX-C3 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 MII has physical dimensions 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-C3 has dimensions of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M6 MII against the NEX-C3.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and NEX-C3 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 MII and NEX-C3.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon M6 MII to render extra detail as a result of its extra 17 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M6 MII will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography details
83
manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography highlights
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (225g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is fantastic (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (305 per charge)
53
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (400 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Travel photography camera
74
has bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (33MP)
built-in flash
low battery pack (305 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
71
good battery life (400 per charge)
lighter than average (225 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography details
76
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
sensor resolution is fantastic (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (305 CIPA)
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (400 shots)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-C3 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
27
lighter than average (225g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Sony NEX-C3
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IISony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS M6 Mark II Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-08-28 2011-08-22
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 measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 143 25
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Sony E
Available lenses 23 121
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 408g (0.90 pounds) 225g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.2
DXO Low light score not tested 1083
Other
Battery life 305 photographs 400 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
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 One One
Launch pricing $849 $343