Canon 80D vs Canon M6 – Comparison

Check out our Canon 80D vs Canon M6 comparison. The M6 is mirrorless and costs less, but let’s see what you get from the 80D by paying more and if it’s worth it.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon 80D	Canon M6
Megapixels	24.2	24.2
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C
Crop Factor	1.6x	1.6x
AA Filter	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	No	Yes (Movie only)
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S	Canon EF-M
ISO	100 - 16,000	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	25,600	None
AF Points	45	49 Hybrid
Cross-type AF Points	45	Dual Pixel AF
Continuous Mode	7fps	7fps
LCD	3.0" - Fully Articulated	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,040,000 dots	1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Focus Peaking	No	Yes
Top LCD Display	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical	Optional
Viewfinder Coverage	98%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.95x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	No
Memory Card Type	SD	SD
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	53	26
RAW Buffer Size	24	17
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/200
Startup Time	0.5s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	Yes
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	No
Battery Life (CIPA)	960 shots	295 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E6 or LP-E6N)	Yes (LP-E17)
Weight	25.8 oz (730g)	12.1 oz (343g)
Size	5.5 x 4.1 x 3.1"	4.4 x 2.7 x 1.8"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2017

Canon 80D Advantages:

• AF System – The M6 may have 4 more AF points, but all 45 on the 80D are cross-type and phase detect, hence why they’re better suited for all sorts of situations

• LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated, whereas the Canon M6’s screen is fixed

• Top LCD Display – You can quickly preview all of your settings, as well as battery life, focusing mode etc. Helps a lot when shooting in manual modes

• Headphone Jack – Helps if you want to monitor the audio quality

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/8000 vs 1/4000

• Buffer – 53 vs 26 for JPEG and 24 vs 17 for RAW

• Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200

• Startup Time – Turns on twice as fast

• Environmentally Sealed – The 80D’s body is much more protected for shooting in the rain/snow/bad conditions

• Battery Life – Almost 700 shots longer battery life

The Canon 80D his a DSLR and therefore offers a much longer battery life. It’s good to have an improved AF system, an articulating LCD screen, faster max shutter speed and environmental sealing, especially if you plan on shooting in bad weather situations.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.

Canon M6 Advantages:

• Body Stabilization – Built-in 5-axis video stabilization. Unfortunately it doesn’t work for photographs

• Focus Peaking – The Canon M6 can highlight what’s in focus! Excellent when focusing manually, whether it’s video or photography

• Built-in Bluetooth

• Size & Weight – Almost 400g lighter and much smaller

• Less Expensive – Body only, the Canon M6 costs around $300 less

The Canon M6 is mostly similar to the M5, except that it has no viewfinder. This is the biggest reason for its lower price (you can buy a viewfinder but it’s relatively expensive). Together with the 80D, these 3 cameras share the same 24MP sensor, video functions, Dual Pixel AF and they all deliver the same quality.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.