Canon M6 vs Sony RX1R

Let's look much closer at the Canon M6 vs Sony RX1R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the RX1R (24MP) is fairly comparable but the M6 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The M6 was revealed 3 years later than the RX1R and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M6 matches up against the RX1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R. The full galleries are available at Canon M6 Gallery & Sony RX1R Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the M6 against the RX1R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M6 and RX1R is 84 and 79 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and RX1R.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The M6 offers the smaller sensor which is going to make getting bokeh more challenging. The younger M6 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.