Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

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Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Sony A6100

More pixels
32.5 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
14.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
14.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A6100 advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$698 vs $1099
Save money for lenses or accessories
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 3.92 vs 3.23 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer video battery life
125 vs 80 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

420 vs 305 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Bigger JPEG buffer
76 vs 48 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Canon EOS M6 Mark II Shooter's Report

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Fujifilm X-A5

$849
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-A5

$673
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Sony A6100 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon EOS M50

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon EOS M50

Sony A6100

Canon EOS M50

$673
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Higher-res screen

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Fujifilm X-T100

$849
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-T100

$673
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
NFC

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6100 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Sony A6100

Sony A6400

$673
APS-C

Less expensive

$798
APS-C

Higher extended ISO

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Compared to Fujifilm X-A7

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Fujifilm X-A7

$849
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Longer video battery life

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Fujifilm X-A7

Sony A6100

Fujifilm X-A7

$673
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$850
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Thinner

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