Canon M6 vs Sony FX30
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Canon M6 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 112 x 68 x 45mm
- Revealed February 2017
- Replaced the Canon M3
- Later Model is Canon M6 MII
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Released September 2022
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Here, we are reviewing the Canon M6 vs Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe M6 was manufactured 6 years prior to the FX30 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the M6 grades versus the FX30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 & Sony FX30. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M6 Gallery & Sony FX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Sony FX30
| M6 | FX30 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Canon M6
| FX30 | M6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2022 |  | February 2017 | More recent by 68 months |
| Display type | Fully articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 2360k |  | 1040k | Clearer display (+1320k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M6 and Sony FX30
| M6 | FX30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3.00" | Same display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon M6 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 provides physical dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the M6 vs the FX30.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and FX30 is 84 and 64 respectively.
Canon M6 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M6 and FX30.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony FX30 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The older M6 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon M6 vs Sony FX30 Specifications
| Canon EOS M6 | Sony FX30 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon EOS M6 | Sony FX30 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2017-02-15 | 2022-09-28 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 7 | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 26 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6192 x 4128 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 23 | 187 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fully articulated |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
| Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 2,360k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | - | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 390g (0.86 pounds) | 646g (1.42 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 78 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1317 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 295 images | 570 images |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Card slots | One | 2 |
| Retail cost | $679 | $1,800 |