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Canon M6 vs Sony FX30

Portability
84
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Canon M6 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Canon M6
(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
Sony FX30
(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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Canon M6 vs Sony FX30 Overview

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).

Photography Glossary

The 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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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Sony FX30

 M6 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Canon M6

 FX30 M6 
ReleasedSeptember 2022February 2017More recent by 68 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k1040kClearer display (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Canon M6 and Sony FX30

 M6 FX30 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display size3"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).

Contrast the Canon M6 vs Sony FX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon M6 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and FX30 is 84 and 64 respectively.

Canon M6 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon M6 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Canon M6 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M6 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M6
Portrait photography with Sony FX30
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
83
manual focus
amazing resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M6 Street photography features
Sony FX30 Street photography features
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
73
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (32,000)
more heavy than others (646g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M6 Sports photography highlights
Sony FX30 Sports photography highlights
66
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (295 CIPA)
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (570 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Travel photography camera
80
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (295 per charge)
74
good battery pack (570 CIPA)
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus by touch
amazing resolution (26MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M6 Landscape photography details
Sony FX30 Landscape photography details
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (295 CIPA)
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (570 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M6 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX30 as a Vlogging camera
80
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
no image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
more heavy than others (646 grams)
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Canon M6 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Sony FX30
 Canon EOS M6Sony 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