Sony A6300 vs Canon EOS M6
Side-by-side specs, features and our lab-measured performance for the Sony A6300 and the Canon EOS M6.
Canon EOS M6
Key differences
Why pick the Sony A6300
- Larger sensor: 366.6 mm² vs 332.27 mm²
- Faster continuous shooting: 11.1 fps vs 9.2 fps
- Deeper RAW buffer: 22 frames vs 17 frames
- Higher video resolution (4K)
- Charges in-camera (USB)
Why pick the Canon EOS M6
- Faster autofocus shutter lag (lab tested): 0.13s vs 0.16s
- Starts up faster (lab tested): 1.2s vs 1.4s
- Sharper screen: 1,040,000 dots vs 921,600 dots
- Touchscreen
- Bluetooth
- Costs less (street price when tested): $399 vs $748
- Newer model (2017 vs 2016)
Worked out from the spec sheets and our lab measurements. Image quality, handling and autofocus tracking are judged in the reviews.
| Specification | Sony A6300 | Canon EOS M6 |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Camera Format | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
| Date Available | 2016-03-15 | 2017-04-15 |
| Currently Manufactured | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price | $1050.00 | $899.99 |
| Street Price | $748.00 | $399.00 |
| Weight | 18.3 oz (520 g) includes batteries, kit lens | 18.3 oz (520 g) includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size | 4.7 x 2.6 x 1.9 in. (120 x 67 x 49 mm) | 4.4 x 2.7 x 1.8 in. (112 x 68 x 45 mm) |
| Waterproof | No | No |
| Predecessor | Sony A6000 | Canon EOS M3 |
| Successor | Sony A6400 | Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
| Sensor | ||
| Effective Megapixels | 24.2 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch | 3.92 microns | 3.72 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5x | 1.6x |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Anti Aliasing Filter | Fixed | Fixed |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | No | No |
| Self-Cleaning | Yes | Yes |
| Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 4240 x 2400 (10.2 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other) | 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 2.3), RAW (14-bit compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| RAW Capture Support | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor scores (DxOMark) | ||
| DxO Sensor Score | 85 | – |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits) | 24.4 | – |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs) | 13.7 | – |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso) | 1,437 | – |
| Autofocus | ||
| Auto Focus Type | Hybrid Contrast/Phase Detection: Wide (425 points phase-detection AF, 169 points contrast-detection AF), Zone, Center, Flexible Spot (Small / Medium / Large), Expanded Flexible Spot | Hybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Maximum 49 AF points, Face+Tracking AF, Smooth Zone AF, 1-point AF |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Peaking | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Speed (Imaging Resource lab tests) | ||
| Continuous-mode frames/second | 11.1 | 9.2 |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution) | 11.1 | 9.2 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution) | 44 | 27 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps) | 11.1 | 9.3 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames) | 22 | 17 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid) | 0.16 seconds | 0.13 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused) | 0.020 seconds | 0.061 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash) | 0.44 seconds | 0.44 seconds |
| Startup Time | 1.4 seconds | 1.2 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time | 0.7 seconds | 1.2 seconds |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution) | 0.52 | 0.52 |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 2.5 seconds | 2.7 seconds |
| Viewfinder and screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type | EVF type; 1.0cm (0.39-inch) 2.3M-dot XGA OLED, 100% coverage, 1.07x mag. (0.70x 35mm eq.), 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter | Optional external EVF-DC1 or EVF-DC2 connects via hot shoe. |
| EVF Resolution | 2,359,296 dots | – |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.70x | – |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | No | No |
| Selfie Screen | No | Yes |
| Top Deck Display | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Minimum ISO (native) | 100 | 100 |
| Maximum ISO (native) | 25600 | 25600 |
| ISO Settings | Auto, 100-25600, expandable to 51200 | Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes | 1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot | Evaluative (384 zones), Center-weighted, Partial (10%), Spot (2%) |
| White Balance Settings | Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day white/Daylight), Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7 (15-step), Custom, Underwater; AWB micro adjustment | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Light Bulb, White Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, Custom |
| High Resolution Composite | No | No |
| Self Timer | 2 , 10, 10 (3 or 5 frames) seconds | 10, 2 or custom seconds |
| Creative Exposure Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, HDR, Sweep Panorama, Movie/High Frame Rate | 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 |
| Video | ||
| Can take movies | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution | 3840x2160 (30p/​25p/​24p) 1920x1080 (120p/​100p/​60p/​60i/​50p/​50i/​30p/​25p/​24p) 1280x720 (30p/​25p) | 1920x1080 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p) 1280x720 (60p/​50p) 640x480 (30p/​25p) |
| Movie File Format | XAVC S / AVCHD format Ver. 2.0 compliant / MP4; Audio: LPCM, 2ch / Dolby Digital (AC-3), 2ch, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, 2ch | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
| HD Video Out | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection | HDMI | HDMI |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | No | No |
| Lens | ||
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-M |
| Lens | Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) | 24 - 75mm | 24 - 72mm |
| Focal Length (actual) | 16 - 50mm | 15 - 45mm |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.13x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range | f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture | f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/6.3 - f/40 (T) |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Filter Thread | 40.5mm | 49.0mm |
| Digital Zoom | Yes | – |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100) | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/160 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection | Multi Interface Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control | No | No |
| Storage and connectivity | ||
| Usable Memory Types | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Dual Card Slots | No | No |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Built-In GPS | No | No |
| External Connections | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| Remote Control | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type | Optional wired, IR or Wi-FI | Optional wired (RS-60E3), IR (RC-6) or Wi-Fi/Bluetooth |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF) | 350 shots | – |
| Battery Form Factor | Proprietary NP-FW50 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable | LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Internal Charging Supported | Yes | No |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter) | No | Yes |
| Other | ||
| Alternate Model Number(s) | ILCE-6300 | – |
| Tripod Mount | Yes | Yes |
| Color Filter Type | RGBG | RGBG |
| Composite Video Out | No | No |
| Integrated ND Filter | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range | 25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity | 25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Digital Zoom Values | Up to 4x; up to 2x Clear Image Digital Zoom | – |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed) | 1.07x | – |
| Eye-level Viewfinder | Yes | No |
| Rear Display | Yes | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom | 16.7x | 10.0x |
| Auto ISO Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Program Auto Exposure | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off | Auto (E-TTL II), Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings); Slow Synchro; FE Lock, Red-eye Reduction |
| Flash Range Description | Lens dependent | GN= 5m (16.4 ft.) at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture |
| Uncompressed Format | RAW (14-bit compressed ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG | .CR2 14-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Included Memory | No memory included | No memory included |
| PictBridge Compliant | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Connections (extended) | Micro (Type-D) HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Multi Micro USB | Micro-B USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 3.5mm external mic jack, wired remote jack |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot) | 0.49 | 0.53 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps) | 11.1 | 9.4 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames) | 21 | 16 |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus) | 0.107 seconds | 0.122 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View) | 400 shots | 295 shots |
| Batteries Included | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included | No | Yes |
| Included Software | Free downloads of Image Data Converter (Win only), Capture One Express (for Sony) | – |
| Battery Life, Video | – | 85 minutes |
Highlighted cells mark the better figure where one is clearly better. Timings and buffer depths come from our lab tests; DxOMark scores are DxOMark's own.
Canon EOS M6 highlights
Available in black or silver.
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