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Canon M6 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
84 Imaging
66 Features
84 Overall
73
Canon EOS M6 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75

Canon M6 vs Sony ZV-E1 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
  • Previous Model is Canon M3
  • Refreshed by Canon M6 MII
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Released March 2023
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Canon M6 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon M6 vs Sony ZV-E1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the M6 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The M6 was announced 7 years earlier than the ZV-E1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M6 grades vs the ZV-E1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M6 over the Sony ZV-E1

          

          

            
 M6 ZV-E1 
Display resolution1040k1037kSharper display (+3k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Canon M6

          

          

            
 ZV-E1 M6 
ReleasedMarch 2023February 2017Newer by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon M6 and Sony ZV-E1

          

          

            
 M6 ZV-E1 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display size3"3.00"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon M6 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M6 has external dimensions 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 ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M6 vs the ZV-E1.
Canon M6 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M6 and ZV-E1 is 84 and 80 respectively.
Canon M6 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon M6 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and ZV-E1.
As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The M6 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Canon M6 will give more detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged M6 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

            Canon M6 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon M6 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon M6 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon M6 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
79
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
71
 has manual focus
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon M6
Street photography with Sony ZV-E1
80
 screen tilts
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 good ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
84
 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 has focus via touch
 weather proof
 lighter than competition (483g)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Canon M6 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography info
66
 MP count decent (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery pack (295 per charge)
71
 quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (570 shots)
 has phase detect AF
 low maximum shutter speed (1/s)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
 Canon M6 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony ZV-E1 as a Travel photography camera
80
 connects via bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery pack (295 per charge)
79
 better than average battery pack (570 CIPA)
 lighter than competition (483 grams)
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 selfie friendly display
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon M6
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E1
73
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
 decent sized screen (3")
 MP count decent (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 low battery pack (295 shots)
79
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (102,400)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 better than average battery pack (570 CIPA)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon M6 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony ZV-E1 as a Vlogging camera
80
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 supports face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes mic jack
 lack of image stabilization
85
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
 has external mic port
 lighter than competition (483 grams)
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Canon M6 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M6 and Sony ZV-E1
 Canon EOS M6Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS M6 Sony ZV-E1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-02-15 2023-03-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 25600 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Min enhanced ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Sony E
Number of lenses 23 195
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 390g (0.86 lbs) 483g (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 68 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1317 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 images 570 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $679 $2,198