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Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-F3 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
  • Revealed August 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon M6
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Newer Model is Sony NEX-3N
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-F3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was released 7 years after the NEX-F3 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M6 MII scores against the NEX-F3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Sony NEX-F3

 M6 MII NEX-F3 
AnnouncedAugust 2019August 2012Newer by 86 months
Screen resolution1040k920kClearer screen (+120k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Canon M6 MII

 NEX-F3 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Sony NEX-F3

 M6 MII NEX-F3 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 MII features 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) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the M6 MII against the NEX-F3.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and NEX-F3 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The pic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 MII and NEX-F3.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon M6 MII to give you more detail as a result of its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M6 MII
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-F3
83
you can focus manually
amazing sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
81
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography information
Sony NEX-F3 Sports photography information
72
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
amazing sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (305 per charge)
53
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M6 MII
Travel photography with Sony NEX-F3
74
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
amazing sensor resolution (33MP)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (305 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography details
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
amazing sensor resolution (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (305 shots)
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging highlights
37
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
27
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Sony NEX-F3
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IISony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-08-28 2012-08-16
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 16000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Sony E
Number of lenses 23 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408 gr (0.90 lbs) 314 gr (0.69 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 305 shots 470 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $849 $470