Canon M6 vs Sony A6300

Below, we are contrasting the Canon M6 versus Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M6 was announced 13 months later than the A6300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M6 grades versus the A6300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M6 & Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M6 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 enjoys physical dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M6 against the A6300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and A6300 is 84 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and A6300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent M6 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.