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| Predecessor: |
Canon EOS M3
EOS M3 vs EOS M6 |
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| Successor: |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
EOS M6 vs EOS M6 Mark II |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | C | EOS M6 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | EVF | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $699.00 | $899.99 |
| Street Price: | $399.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2013-10-15 | 2017-04-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
6.9 oz
(195 g)
includes batteries |
18.3 oz
(520 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.1 x
2.5 x
1.1 in. (103 x 63 x 28 mm) |
4.4 x
2.7 x
1.8 in. (112 x 68 x 45 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.90 microns | 3.72 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.6x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 52 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.9 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.6 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 193 | |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2976 x 1680 (5.0 MP, Other), 2397 x 1344 (3.2 MP, 16:9), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1992 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2656 x 2656 (7.1 MP, 1:1), 1984 x 1984 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 9.2 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | No | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Canon EF-M |
| Lens: | LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON; 10 elements in 8 groups (4 Aspherical Lenses / 7 Aspherical surfaces) | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 200mm | 24 - 72mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6 - 42.8mm | 15 - 45mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 7.10x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.0 - 8.0 (W) / f/5.9 - 8.0 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram | f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/6.3 - f/40 (T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
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| Filter Thread: | n/a | 49.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Face / AF Tracking / 23-area / 1-area modes | Hybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Maximum 49 AF points, Face+Tracking AF, Smooth Zone AF, 1-point AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Color EVF; 0.20-inch, 200K-dot effective, 100% coverage | Optional external EVF-DC1 or EVF-DC2 connects via hot shoe. |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,040,000 dots (346,700 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (Extended) | Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Light Bulb, White Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 250 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot | Evaluative (384 zones), Center-weighted, Partial (10%), Spot (2%) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Panorama, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, Glass Through, HDR, Starry Sky, 3D Photo), Creative Control (Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color, Old Days) | Creative Assist, Scene (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight), Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, Art Bold effect, Water Painting effect, Toy Camera effect, Miniature effect (Stills and Movie), High Dynamic Range), 2 Custom User Settings |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 10, 2 or custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Digital Red-eye Correction | Auto (E-TTL II), Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings); Slow Synchro; FE Lock, Red-eye Reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: 0.6 - 7.0m (Wide), 0.8 - 2.3m (Tele) | GN= 5m (16.4 ft.) at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW+JPEG | .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
| Included Memory: | 87.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | Yes | |
| Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired (RS-60E3), IR (RC-6) or Wi-Fi/Bluetooth | |
| Connections (extended): | Micro (Type D) HDMI, AV/USB Multi | Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 3.5mm external mic jack, wired remote jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.52 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.53 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 9.2 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 27 | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.3 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 17 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 9.4 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 16 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.13 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.122 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.44 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.061 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.2 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.2 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.7 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 295 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | 85 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-DC14 E/U | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | 3.7V, 950mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable | LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2AE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio, Adobe Reader | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Available in 'light gold' and 'dark red'. Bundle includes Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. | Available in black or silver. |
