Sony a6000 Vs Canon EOS M6 – Detailed Comparison

Hello everyone! In this article we’ll be comparing another pair of well-known cameras; the Sony a6000 Vs Canon EOS M6.

Both Sony and Canon are Popular brands, but in this article we’ll be looking at the advantages and downsides of both cameras.

By the end of this comparison you’ll be able to determine which camera would best suit your needs. So without further ado, Let’s jump right into the comparison.

Comparison Overview

This section is just a quick summary of everything we’ll be covering in this article. If you don’t have the time to read through the whole article, you can read through this section to get a quick understanding of today’s topic.

Overall Rating of the Sony a6000 Vs Canon EOS M6

For what they are, both are good cameras. Each of these two cameras are enabled with features which makes them qualified to be called semi-pro cameras.

The Sony a6000 is ancamera. It has a satisfactory continuous shooting rate, supports RAW format, and has a high sensor resolution. For videos however, it doesn’t do as well as the EOS M6.

The EOS M6 is also a wonderful camera for photography; however, unlike its opponent, it’s better for video recording.

It has the video stabilization feature and a microphone port. Also, its rotatable screen can be tilted far enough for you to video yourself or take selfies of yourself with it.

Rating of The Features of The a6000 VsCanon EOS M6

Both cameras are semi-pro mirrorless cameras. So, to a rational extent, they’re quite alike. Well, as alike as two cameras from entirely different brands can get. Both have no optical viewfinders and mirrors (hence the label ‘mirrorless’).

They also feature an external flash port wireless connection, remote control through a smartphone, an in-built flash and a rotating screen. One con which both cameras share is the lack of weather protection, and the image stabilization feature.

In addition, they have some unique features like the a6000’s 102 obtainable lenses and built-in viewfinder against the EOS M6’s 20 obtainable lenses. In contrast, the EOS M6 is enabled the video stabilization feature, a microphone port and a touch screen.

Value/Price Ratio – Sony a6000 VsCanon EOS M6

In essence, we believe both cameras to be rationally priced. Both cameras come with enough satisfactory features to justify the prices for which they cost.

Nevertheless, you should bear in mind that the EOS M6 is more expensive than the a6000. The difference in price is probably because of the video stabilization feature. Whatever the case may be, we still think both cameras to be priced well enough.

Brands’ Relative Strengths in the Market

Canon

Canon is another well-known Japanese brand, however, it has products only in the industry of optics and imaging. Its products are commonly known to be of high quality and, have gathered a good amount of followers.

Sony

Sony is a popular brand for very good reason. It is mainly a multinational because it’s found in industries such as electronics, entertainment and gaming. Sony’s influences are found also in financial services.

Over time, Sony has become well-known for its wide range of products. These products could differ according to types and prices. No matter the diversity, there is most likely something which interests someone.

Comparison table

 What situation is each best for?

Sony a6000 Vs Canon EOS M6 — Common features

Rotating Screen

Each of these two cameras has a screen which can be turned in different angles without having to move the camera itself. There are two types of tiltable screens; the fully rotating screen, and the tilting screen.

Unlike the tilting screen, the fully rotating screen can cover more angles than the tilting screen. Basically, the tilting screen can only turn downwards and upwards.

In spite of this, you will surely get a wider variety of angles with a tilting screen as opposed to a fixed screen. Both cameras are enabled with a tiltable 3-inch screen.

Because the screen of the M6 can tilt farther than the a6000, it is a better camera for selfies. On top of it all, the M6’s screen is touch sensitive.

Battery Life

The fact that they are mirrorless cameras isn’t the cause of the battery life of both cameras. Generally, they are popular for their unimpressive battery life.

The battery life of a camera is calculated by the number of shots it can take per charge. With that being said, the a6000 gives you 420 shots per charge while the M6 gives you 450 shots per charge.

Even though there is a 65 shot difference between the two cameras, their battery life is not impressive at all. Even so, you might be satisfied with the battery life. It all depends on what you want to use it for.

Wireless Connection

An obvious sign of a futuristic camera is its ability to connect to the internet. For a number of cameras, to have internet access, a certain device needs to be connected to the camera. However, many others come with a built-in wireless connection.

No matter what the case may be, you have a means of connecting to the internet. With that being said, we love the fact that the two cameras in this review have an in-built wireless connection. It’s a bit more suitable and in the long run, kind of saves cost.

For the internet connection, all you need is a WI-FI connection and the camera. Another part of the wireless connection feature is the Near Field Communication. So, both cameras are enabled with NFC.

Because of this, both cameras can wirelessly connect to other NFC enabled devices. Through this connection, you can transfer images and files without any stress. Lastly, both cameras can be controlled using a smartphone and it’s quite simple.

You just need to download the right app, make the smartphone-camera connection through this the app, and you’re ready to go. All your shooting can be done though a smartphone.

Time-Lapse Recording

When record in time lapse, basically the camera records in a lower frequency than it would normally. When the video which was recorded is played back, it will run faster than it normally would.

Both the EOS M6 and the a6000 have the option of time-lapse recording. Though you can record in time-lapse right away on the EOS M6, the right app needs to be downloaded for you to do the same on the Sony a6000.

Image Resolution

This is another feature which the EOS M6 and the Sony a6000 have in common. There is close to no difference between the megapixels of both cameras.

The a6000 has 24.3 megapixels, and the EOS M6 has 24.2 megapixels. For two semi-pro cameras, that’s quite impressive. With both cameras you can get photos that are really detailed and with large prints.

ISO Range

The ISO you choose for your camera will greatly affect how your picture looks. Let’s back up a bit; what then is ISO? In numbers, the ISO tells us how sensitive to light a camera is; meaning the amount of light the camera will take in when you shoot.

So, if you set your camera to a high ISO, it takes in as much light as the setting allows. This is a good idea if you are in a place where there isn’t enough light. The camera will basically try to make do by getting in as much light as it can.

However, there is a very significant possibility that it will take in grains too. On the other hand, if you set your camera to a low ISO, it doesn’t take in so much light. This is what you want to do if you are in an area where the light is just too much.

The camera tries to counter this by taking in just enough light and not all of it. Having known all these, we are sure you will agree with us that having a wide ISO range makes sense. It gives the photographer enough maneuverability room.

That said, both cameras in this review basically have the same ISO range; 100 to 25600. However, with the Sony a6000, the ISO range can be expanded to 51200.

Sony a6000 Vs Canon EOS M6 — Unique features

Microphone Port

Many cameras have a built-in microphone because they’re not just for shooting photos, but for video recording as well. However, as the camera records, those built-in mics tend to pick up a large amount of noise.

You can deal with that by connecting an external mic to your camera. Most times, the external mic is better at picking up sounds without noise. But in order to attach an external mic to the camera, you need to have a microphone port.

With that being said, of both cameras, only the EOS M6 is enabled with an external mic port. If you are more interested in videography than in photography, the EOS M6 would be the ideal choice.

Viewfinder

It’s not every mirrorless camera that has a viewfinder. Those mirrorless cameras which don’t have viewfinders are built with a viewfinder port for you to attach an external viewfinder.

So you have the options of either connecting the camera to an external viewfinder, or put up with the LCD screen. Using the only the LCD isn’t really advisable.

If for instance, you are in an area that is to bright, seeing what is on the screen might be an issue for you. With that being said, while the EOS M6 doesn’t have a viewfinder, the a6000 has a built-in electronic viewfinder. If you’re going for the EOS M6, you should consider getting an external viewfinder.

Available Lenses

Unlike the EOS M6, the Sony a6000 has a wide range of available lenses. The a6000 has 102 available lenses while the EOS M6 has only 20 available. In addition, neither of the two cameras has the image stabilization feature.

This means that your photos might come out blurry if the shot is taken while your camera is in motion. However, to counteract this, you’ll need to get some optical stabilization lenses and the a6000 has more of these than the EOS M6.

The a6000 has 23 of them available while the EOS M6 has only 4 of these lenses available.

Video Stabilization

Combined with the microphone port, this feature makes the EOS M6 better for video recording than the a6000.

What exactly is this video stabilization feature? Well, if your videos are recorded while the camera is in motion, you run a huge risk of getting blurred videos. But with the video stabilization feature, that’s no longer an issue.

Unique Pros

Sony a6000

i. The a6000 has more available lenses than the EOS M6.

ii. Also, the a6000 weighs less EOS M6.

iii. The a6000 gives you 2 more frames each second than the EOS M6.

iv. Despite the fact that both cameras have the same range of ISO, the a6000’s can be increased to 51200.

 v. The a6000 has a lot more autofocus points (179) than the EOS M6 (49).

vi. The a6000’s flash has a more coverage (6 meters) than that of the EOS M6 (5 meters).

vii. The a6000 features a built-in EVF (electronic viewfinder).

viii. Lastly, the a6000 is a lot more affordable than the EOS M6.

Canon EOS M6

i. First of all, this camera has a microphone port making it a better video camera than its opponent.

ii. In addition, unlike the a6000, the EOS M6 comes with a really convenient touchscreen.

iii. Also, no app needs to be downloaded for you to record time-lapse videos with the EOS M6.

iv. Lastly, the Canon M6 has a video stabilization feature which makes sure your videos don’t come out blurry.

Unique Cons

Sony a6000

i. The a6000 doesn’t come with a microphone port which affects the quality of any audio it records badly.

ii. Also, the a6000 doesn’t come with a video stabilization feature. So, when you record videos with it, there is a great chance that it will come out looking blurry.

Canon EOS M6

i. The battery life of the EOS M6 is a lot worse than that of the a6000.

ii. Also, the EOS M6 doesn’t come with its own EVF (electronic viewfinder). However, there is a viewfinder port.

Sony a6000 Vs Canon EOS M6 — Pros common to both products

Sony a6000 Vs Canon EOS M6 — 

Cons common to both products

Sony a6000 Vs Canon EOS M6 — 

General feeling among users

A good amount of photography buffs seems to love this camera a great deal. Even the Pros have found the a6000 quite useful. The weight and smallness of the camera makes it easier to be taken around.

Because of this, on-the-go photography is made much easier. Another feature which seems to excite users is the a6000’s continuous shooting rate. 

One downside to this camera is that it seems to be popular only among photographers. The main reason videographers don’t have much use for this camera is probably because it doesn’t have any remarkable video recording capabilities.

The EOS M6’s positive review form customers seems to outweigh the negative. First of all, people love the fact that a camera this compact and little can bring so much value. Users also like the touchscreen feature as it makes controlling the camera a lot easier.

And, of course, the video stabilization feature and the microphone port are the main features of the EOS M6 which users loved. However, there were a few things about this camera which ticked users off.

The EOS M6 does not have its own viewfinder, meaning you have to buy and connect an external one. In addition to this, a few customers reported that connecting to a smartphone wasn’t quite easy.

Sony a6000 Vs Canon EOS M6 — 

Final Note

And that brings us to the end of this comparison. To wrap it up, let’s say a few things.The Sony a6000 is an amazing camera. It’s lightweight and can be transported easily, making it perfect for on-the-go photography. For a semi-pro camera, its continuous shooting rate is really remarkable.

In addition, you can transfer photos wirelessly from the camera to any other device. Another fact is that it comes with its own electronic viewfinder. We know that there are a few things about this camera which many weren’t happy about, and we have even listed them already. However, it all depends on what you want.

The EOS M6 also has features which makes it loved among many. The main ones are the video stabilization feature and the microphone port. Because of these features, this camera is better for recording videos.

Other reasons to love this camera include the time-lapse recording feature and its wireless connection. We admit that there are some problems with this here and there, but if you are not really into the professional scene, they are things that you can easily work around.