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Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6600

Portability
83
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon M6
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Later Model is Sony A6700
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6600 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6600, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and A6600 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was released at a similar time to the A6600 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M6 MII matches up vs the A6600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Sony A6600

 M6 MII A6600 
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Canon M6 MII

 A6600 M6 MII 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Sony A6600

 M6 MII A6600 
IntroducedAugust 2019August 2019Similar age
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 MII enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M6 MII vs the A6600.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and A6600 is 83 and 77 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 MII and A6600.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon M6 MII to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M6 MII
Portrait photography with Sony A6600
83
manual focus
megapixel count great (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
81
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography factors
Sony A6600 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
83
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography info
Sony A6600 Sports photography info
71
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count great (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (305 shots)
84
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (810 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M6 MII
Travel photography with Sony A6600
74
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count great (33MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (305 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
84
great battery pack (810 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6 MII
Landscape photography with Sony A6600
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count great (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (305 shots)
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery pack (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging information
Sony A6600 Vlogging information
37
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
84
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Sony A6600
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IISony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Sony Alpha a6600
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-08-28 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 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 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 143 425
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Sony E
Available lenses 23 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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) 503 gr (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 305 images 810 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $849 $1,198