Canon M6 vs Sony A6500 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon M6 vs Sony A6500.

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 M6	Sony A6500
Megapixels	24.2	24.2
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C
Crop Factor	1.6x	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	Yes (Movie only)	Yes - 5-Axis
Lens Mount	Canon EF-M	Sony E
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 - 25,600
Expanded ISO	None	51,200
AF Points	49 Hybrid	425
Cross-type AF Points	Dual Pixel AF	425 phase
Continuous Mode	7fps	11fps
LCD	3.0" - Articulating	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,040,000 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	Optional	EVF
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification		1.07x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	No	No
Memory Card Type	SD	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	26	231
RAW Buffer Size	17	110
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/160
Startup Time		1.3s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	No	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	295 shots	350 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E17)	Yes (NP-FW50)
Weight	12.1 oz (343g)	16.0 oz (453g)
Size	4.4 x 2.7 x 1.8"	4.7 x 2.6 x 2.1"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2017	2016

Canon M6 Advantages:

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/200 vs /160.

• Bluetooth Support

• Weight – The Canon M6 weighs 110g less.

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Sony A6500 Advantages:

• Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A6500 has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• ISO – 51,200 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 425 vs 49.

• Continuous mode – 11fps vs 7fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• Video Resolution – 4K video available.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 231 vs 26. Useful for long bursts.

• RAW Buffer Size – 110 vs 17. 

• Environmentally Sealed – The Sony A6500 is much more protected for shooting outdoors in difficult terrain and bad weather conditions.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.