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Canon M6 MII vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
83
Imaging
72
Features
80
Overall
75
Canon EOS M6 Mark II front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Canon M6 MII vs Sony ZV-E1 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
  • Superseded the Canon M6
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Introduced March 2023
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon M6 MII vs Sony ZV-E1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the M6 MII (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The M6 MII was launched 4 years earlier than the ZV-E1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M6 MII matches up against the ZV-E1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Sony ZV-E1

 M6 MII ZV-E1 
Display resolution1040k1037kClearer display (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Canon M6 MII

 ZV-E1 M6 MII 
IntroducedMarch 2023August 2019More recent by 43 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Sony ZV-E1

 M6 MII ZV-E1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display size3"3.00"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M6 MII vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 MII enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has dimensions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the M6 MII compared to the ZV-E1.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 MII and ZV-E1 is 83 and 80 respectively.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 MII and ZV-E1.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M6 MII featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Canon M6 MII will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The older M6 MII is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M6 MII vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 MII vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 MII vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M6 MII as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
83
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
71
has manual focus
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 MII Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (483g)
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 MII Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography factors
71
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (33 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (305 per charge)
71
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (570 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 MII Travel photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography info
74
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (33MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery (305 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
79
better than average battery pack (570 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (483g)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
selfie friendly display
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 MII Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-E1 Landscape photography details
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
fantastic megapixels (33MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (305 CIPA)
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (570 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 MII Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging highlights
37
touch screen
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
85
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 1920 pixels)
does have external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (483g)
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 MII and Sony ZV-E1
 Canon EOS M6 Mark IISony ZV-E1
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS M6 Mark II Sony ZV-E1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2019-08-28 2023-03-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 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
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 759
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Sony E
Number of lenses 23 195
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s -
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.60 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s -
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 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 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 3840x1920
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) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 408 grams (0.90 pounds) 483 grams (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 570 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $849 $2,198