Sony RX100 VI vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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Sony RX100 VI vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

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

Go in depth with our full Sony RX100 VI Review.
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APS-C 337.5mm²
32.5 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M6 Mark II Review.
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Succeeded by the Sony RX100 VII
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Differences

Sony RX100 VI advantages over Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Less expensive
$699* vs $1099
Save money for lenses or accessories
Slower slow-motion
1000 fps vs 120 fps
Supports slower slow-mo
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
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/200 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Faster JPEG shooting
23.8 fps vs 14.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
229 vs 48 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
23.8 fps vs 14.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
109 vs 26 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/16000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Canon EOS M6 Mark II advantages over Sony RX100 VI

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.23 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer video battery life
80 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

305 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
32.5 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
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
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
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
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
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

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony RX100 VI, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sony RX100 VI Shooter's Report

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

Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS100

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic ZS100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Panasonic ZS100

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Panasonic ZS100

Compared to Panasonic ZS200

Sony RX100 VI

Panasonic ZS200

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Larger lens aperture

$648
1 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Panasonic ZS200

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Panasonic ZS200

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$648
1 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Panasonic ZS200

Compared to Sony A6400

Sony RX100 VI

Sony A6400

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$850
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A6400

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6400

$849
APS-C

Fast startup
More pixels

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony RX100 VII

Sony RX100 VI

Sony RX100 VII

$949
1 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

$1298
1 inch

External Mic Jack

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Sony RX100 VII

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony RX100 VII

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

$1298
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony RX100 VII

Compared to Sony A6100

Sony RX100 VI

Sony A6100

$949
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$673
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VI vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Sony A6100

$849
APS-C

More pixels
Faster JPEG shooting

$673
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

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