Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6100
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
- Announced August 2019
- Replaced the Canon M6
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed August 2019
Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6100 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and A6100 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe M6 MII was unveiled at a similar time to the A6100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the M6 MII matches up vs the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are provided at Canon M6 MII Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Sony A6100
M6 MII | A6100 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Canon M6 MII
A6100 | M6 MII | |||
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Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Sony A6100
M6 MII | A6100 | |||
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Revealed | August 2019 | August 2019 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurement | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 MII enjoys external 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 A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Analyze the Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the M6 MII against the A6100.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and A6100 is 83 and 81 respectively.
Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and A6100.
All in all, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon M6 MII to provide extra detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2019-08-28 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 8 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 23 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
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) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 408 gr (0.90 lb) | 396 gr (0.87 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 pictures | 420 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $849 | $748 |