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Canon M6 MII vs Sony FX3

Portability
83
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Canon M6 MII vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Replaced the Canon M6
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2021
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony FX3 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon M6 MII and Sony FX3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M6 MII was announced 18 months prior to the FX3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the M6 MII matches up against the FX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Sony FX3

 M6 MII FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Canon M6 MII

 FX3 M6 MII 
LaunchedFebruary 2021August 2019Fresher by 18 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Sony FX3

 M6 MII FX3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M6 MII offers outer measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the M6 MII vs the FX3.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and FX3 is 83 and 62 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and FX3.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M6 MII with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon M6 MII will deliver more detail with its extra 21MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older M6 MII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Portrait photography camera
83
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
71
has manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography information
Sony FX3 Street photography information
80
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography features
Sony FX3 Sports photography features
71
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery (305 CIPA)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (600 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M6 MII
Travel photography with Sony FX3
74
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (33 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery (305 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
71
good battery (600 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
display is selfie friendly
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M6 MII
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery (305 shots)
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (600 shots)
has double storage slots
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M6 MII
Vlogging with Sony FX3
37
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Sony FX3
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IISony FX3
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Sony FX3
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-08-28 2021-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6960 x 4640 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 759
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Sony E
Amount of lenses 23 187
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408g (0.90 lbs) 716g (1.58 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 305 photographs 600 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at launch $849 $3,900