Canon M6 vs Sony A6500

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon M6 vs Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M6 was unveiled 5 months later than the A6500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the M6 matches up versus the A6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 & Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M6 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M6 and the A6500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and A6500 is 84 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and A6500.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should always factor the age of the cameras into account.