Canon EOS M6 vs Sony RX100 VI

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Canon EOS M6 vs Sony RX100 VI

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Canon EOS M6 conclusion.

1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M6 Mark II
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Succeeded by the Sony RX100 VII
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Differences

Canon EOS M6 advantages over Sony RX100 VI

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.72 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~1.20 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer video battery life
85 vs 40 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

295 vs 240 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Sony RX100 VI advantages over Canon EOS M6

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Faster JPEG shooting
23.8 fps vs 9.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
229 vs 27 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
23.8 fps vs 9.3 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
109 vs 17 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
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

Enthusiast-oriented compact camera body; Good image quality in most situations; Impressive Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Very good overall performance.
Dynamic range and high ISO image quality aren't quite up to par with some of its competition; No 4K video recording; Video features in general are underwhelming; Native EF-M lens selection is limited.
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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Canon EOS M6

Panasonic ZS100

$399
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS100

$1062
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic ZS100

Compared to Sony A6300

Canon EOS M6

Sony A6300

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$748
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Sony A6300

Sony RX100 VI

Sony A6300

$1062
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$748
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A6300

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A3

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Sony RX100 VI

Fujifilm X-A3

$1062
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A5

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Sony RX100 VI

Fujifilm X-A5

$1062
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Sony RX100 VII

Canon EOS M6

Sony RX100 VII

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$1298
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Sony RX100 VII

Sony RX100 VI

Sony RX100 VII

$1062
1 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

$1298
1 inch

External Mic Jack

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