Canon M6 vs Canon R8
Portability
84 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
73
84 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
73
Portability
71 Imaging
79 Features
85 Overall
81
71 Imaging
79 Features
85 Overall
81
Canon M6 vs Canon R8 Key Specs
Canon M6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
- Released February 2017
- Older Model is Canon M3
- Successor is Canon M6 MII
Canon R8
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
- Released February 2023
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The following is a extended review of the Canon M6 vs Canon R8, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras and they are both designed by Canon. The resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the R8 (24MP) is very well matched but the M6 (APS-C) and R8 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe M6 was introduced 7 years before the R8 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon R8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M6 grades against the R8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M6 and Canon EOS R8. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M6 Gallery and Canon R8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Canon R8
| M6 | R8 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Canon M6
| R8 | M6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2023 |  | February 2017 | Newer by 72 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 1040k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M6 and Canon R8
| M6 | R8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3.00" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon M6 vs Canon R8 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M6 comes with outer measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Canon R8 has sizing of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon M6 vs Canon R8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M6 and the R8.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and R8 is 84 and 71 respectively.
Canon M6 vs Canon R8 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and R8.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The M6 has the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher. The more aged M6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Canon M6 vs Canon R8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon M6 Portrait photography features
Canon R8 Portrait photography features
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street photography with Canon M6
Street photography with Canon R8
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (102,400)
no image stabilization
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Canon M6 as a Sports photography camera
Canon R8 as a Sports photography camera
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 per charge)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
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Travel photography with Canon M6
Travel photography with Canon R8
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery power (295 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
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Canon M6 as a Landscape photography camera
Canon R8 as a Landscape photography camera
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 shots)
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
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Canon M6 as a Vlogging camera
Canon R8 as a Vlogging camera
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone support
no image stabilization
selfie friendly display
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
no image stabilization
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Canon M6 vs Canon R8 Specifications
| Canon EOS M6 | Canon EOS R8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon EOS M6 | Canon EOS R8 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2017-02-15 | 2023-02-08 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 7 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 1053 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF-M | Canon RF |
| Available lenses | 23 | 37 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,620k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 390 grams (0.86 pounds) | 461 grams (1.02 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 78 | 93 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 24.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | 14.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1317 | 3295 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 295 photographs | 290 photographs |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LP-E17 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Single UHS-II SD card slot |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $679 | $1,499 |
