Canon EOS M6 vs Canon G7X Mark III

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Canon EOS M6 vs Canon G7X Mark III

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

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.2 megapixels
24.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Succeeded by the Canon EOS M6 Mark II
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Differences

Canon EOS M6 advantages over Canon G7X Mark III

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)
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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 235 shots
Capture more photos
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.2 vs 20.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos

Canon G7X Mark III advantages over Canon EOS M6

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
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
5 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 9.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
125 vs 27 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
30.0 fps vs 9.3 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
76 vs 17 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/25600 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
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
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

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 Canon G7X Mark II

Canon EOS M6

Canon G7X Mark II

$399
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$816
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Integrated ND filter

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Canon G7X Mark II

Canon G7X Mark III

Canon G7X Mark II

$758
1 inch

Shoot 4K video
In-camera panoramas

$816
1 inch

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Canon G7X Mark III vs Canon G7X Mark II

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

Canon G7X Mark III

Fujifilm X-A3

$758
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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Compared to Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M6

Canon EOS M100

$399
APS-C

External Mic Jack
Hot shoe

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Canon EOS M100

Canon G7X Mark III

Canon EOS M100

$758
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$449
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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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

Canon G7X Mark III

Fujifilm X-A5

$758
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Canon G7X Mark III vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Canon G5X Mark II

Canon EOS M6

Canon G5X Mark II

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$899
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M6 vs Canon G5X Mark II

Canon G7X Mark III

Canon G5X Mark II

$758
1 inch

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

$899
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
More telephoto lens reach

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