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Canon M6 MII vs Sony W710

Portability
83
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon M6 MII vs Sony W710 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon M6
Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony W710 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon M6 MII vs Sony W710, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and W710 (16MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and W710 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The M6 MII was launched 6 years later than the W710 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W710 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the M6 MII scores versus the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Sony W710

 M6 MII W710 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2013Fresher by 81 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Canon M6 MII

 W710 M6 MII 

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Sony W710

 M6 MII W710 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Sony W710 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M6 MII comes with exterior 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 W710 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M6 MII versus the W710.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony W710 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and W710 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony W710 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Sony W710 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 MII and W710.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M6 MII because of its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon M6 MII will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher M6 MII will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony W710 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Sony W710 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Sony W710 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII Portrait photography factors
Sony W710 Portrait photography factors
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M6 MII
Street photography with Sony W710
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors (114g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography highlights
Sony W710 Sports photography highlights
72
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count amazing (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (305 per charge)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography info
Sony W710 Travel photography info
74
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (33 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery pack (305 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competitors (114g)
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W710 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count amazing (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (305 shots)
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6 MII
Vlogging with Sony W710
37
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
34
decently wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (114 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony W710 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Sony W710
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS M6 Mark II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Class Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-08-28 2013-01-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6960 x 4640 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 143 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance - 10cm
Number of lenses 23 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 408g (0.90 pounds) 114g (0.25 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $849 $90