Canon M6 vs Sony A6400

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon M6 versus Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M6 was manufactured 23 months before the A6400 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the M6 grades against the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 and Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M6 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 comes with outside measurements 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 A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the M6 compared to the A6400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and A6400 is 84 and 83 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and A6400.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images however you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older M6 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.