Canon M6 vs Canon SL3

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon M6 vs Canon SL3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Canon. The resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the SL3 (24MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M6 was announced 3 years earlier than the SL3 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M6 grades vs the SL3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 and Canon EOS Rebel SL3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M6 Gallery and Canon SL3 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon M6 comes with exterior dimensions 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 SL3 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs).

Compare the Canon M6 vs Canon SL3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M6 against the SL3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and SL3 is 84 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and SL3.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files but you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged M6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.