Canon M6 vs Sony A6100

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).

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The 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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 & Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M6 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

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.

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.