Canon M6 vs Sony A6100
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Canon M6 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
- Revealed February 2017
- Old Model is Canon M3
- Newer Model is Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Released August 2019
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Below is a thorough assessment of the Canon M6 and Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe M6 was revealed 3 years earlier than the A6100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the M6 grades vs the A6100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Sony A6100
| M6 | A6100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Canon M6
| A6100 | M6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2019 |  | February 2017 | More recent by 30 months |
Common features in the Canon M6 and Sony A6100
| M6 | A6100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon M6 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M6 has got external measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M6 compared to the A6100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and A6100 is 84 and 81 respectively.
Canon M6 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and A6100.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to take the age of the cameras into account. The older M6 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon M6 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
| Canon EOS M6 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS M6 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2017-02-15 | 2019-08-28 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 7 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 23 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 9.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | - | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 390 grams (0.86 pounds) | 396 grams (0.87 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 78 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 1317 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 295 images | 420 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail cost | $679 | $748 |
