Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Sony A6100

Canon EOS M6 Mark II camera with the Sony A6100 camera. We have roughly $100 difference in the cost of both the camera and now it’s time to take a look at the specs difference between the two.

Camera	Canon M6 Mark II		Sony A6100
Camera Format	APS-C (1.6x Crop Factor)		APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor)
Pixels	Actual: 34.4 Megapixel Effective: 32.5 Megapixel		Actual: 25 Megapixel Effective: 24.2 Megapixel
Maximum Resolution	6960 x 4640		6000 x 4000
Aspect Ratio	1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9		1:1, 3:2, 16:9
Sensor Type	CMOS		CMOS
Sensor Size	22.3 x 14.9 mm		23.5 x 15.6 mm
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW		JPEG, RAW
Bit Depth	14-Bit		14-Bit
Image Stabilization	Digital (Video Only)		None

1. Sensor Resolution

We have compared the sensor of the cameras, and from the specs comparison it’s very clear that Canon EOS M6 mark 2 camera carry a higher resolution sensor of 32 megapixel whereas with Sony a6100 camera we have a 24 megapixel aps-c CMOS sensor. More resolution allows you to recompose your images while editing. But of-course it also have some downside…

2. Large Photodiodes inside Sony

Technically speaking the sensor area of Sony is slightly larger compared to Canon, slightly larger sensor area and bit broad (15.28µm2 vs 10.29µm2) photodiodes inside the sensor will result in better light sensitivity and more dynamic range.

3. Canon in-Camera image stabilization in Video Mode

One of the most noticeable things in the table above is Canon EOS M6 mark 2 camera has digital video image stabilization, which will sure help you when you are creating content while walking. Canon camera based digital image stabilization synchronised with the optical image stabilization of lens. And as a result  you will get more stabilized footage compared to the Sony a6100 camera, where we have to depend upon the OSS. (lens based optical image stabilization system only).

4. Exposure control

Camera	Canon EOS M6 Mark II		Sony A6100
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100 to 25600 (Extended: 100 to 51200)		Auto, 100 to 32000 (Extended: 100 to 51200)
Shutter Speed	Mechanical Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Second Bulb Mode Electronic Shutter 1/16000 to 30 Second		Mechanical Shutter 1/4000 to 30 Second Bulb Mode 1/4000 to 1/4 Second in Movie Mode
Metering Method	Center-Weighted Average, Evaluative, Partial, Spot		Center-Weighted Average, Multi-Zone, Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority		Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)		-5 to +5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
Metering Range	-2 to 20 EV		-2 to 20 EV
White Balance	Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten		Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
Continuous Shooting	Up to 14 fps at 32.5 MP for up to 23 Exposures (Raw) Up to 14 fps at 32.5 MP for up to 54 Exposures (JPEG) Up to 30 fps at 18 MP		Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 33 Exposures (Raw) Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 77 Exposures (JPEG) Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
Interval Recording	Yes		2/5/10-Second Delay
Self-Timer	2/10-Second Delay

5. ISO Range

We can clearly see Sony A6100 camera gives us a bit more standard ISO range compared to the Canon EOS M6 mark 2 camera. However, the expandable ISO range of both the camera is almost same.

6. 48% larger pixel area Sony A6100 Sensor

At the same time due to the nature of high resolution sensor we have a bit more complex structure of photodiodes in Canon M6 Mark II with less light capturing area and for sure, as a result we get poor low light performance from EOS M6 Mark II when compared to the Sony A6100 camera. However, the difference is not to big, literally we will have 1 stop of ISO difference between the two which can be further compensate by Built-in IS feature and by the use of bright aperture lenses.
We will update you soon once we get the high ISO test results of both the camera, we do believe Sony will going to perform better when compared to Canon in low light environment.

7. Exposure compensation

Sony A6100 camera gives us a bit more range in exposure compensation compared to Canon M6 Mark II. At the same time the white balance modes options in Sony is slightly more compared to Canon.

8. Continuous shooting

Sony failed to impress us when we talk about continuous shooting speed. Despite having a low resolution sensor Sony continuous shooting speed is less compared to the Canon M6 Mark II, with a 32 megapixel resolution the Canon M6 mark 2 camera is able to grab 14 frames per second upto 23 exposure in raw and 54 exposure in JPEG mode.
Sony A6100 camera  limited to 11 frames per second after 33 exposure in raw-mode and  77 exposure in JPEG mode. So, Canon used more powerful Digic 8 Image processing unit in the Canon EOS M6 mark II camera compared to the Sony A6100 camera Bionz X image processor.
If you are a sports photographer then of-course you should move along with the Canon EOS M6 mark 2 camera, where you are getting extra frames with higher resolution.

9. Video mode

Camera	Canon EOS M6 Mark II		Sony A6100
Recording Modes	MP4/H.264 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 25p/29.97p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p/100p/119.88p HD (1280 x 720) at 50p/59.94p		XAVC S UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 24.00p/25p/29.97p/100p/119.88p [60 to 100 Mb/s] Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 24.00p/25p/29.97p/50p/59.94p [50 Mb/s] AVCHD Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.976p/50i/59.94i/59.94p [17 to 28 Mb/s]
External Recording Modes	4:2:2 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 25p/29.97p		4:2:2 8-Bit UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 24.00p/25p/29.97p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 24.00p/50i/50p/59.94i/59.94p
Recording Limit	Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds		Up to 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds
Video Encoding	NTSC/PAL		NTSC/PAL
Audio Recording	Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo)		Built-In Microphone (Stereo) External Microphone Input (Stereo)
Audio File Format	AAC LC		AAC LC, AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM (Stereo)

10. Video Mode

let’s talk about the video mode of both the camera. Canon EOS M6 mark II camera and Sony A6100 camera features 4K  (3840 x 2160) video recording mode up to 30 minutes. At the same time we are getting digital image stabilization in canon which synchronizes with the lens based optical image stabilization system to give better stable footage. No digital image stabilization available in Sony A6100 camera.

11. No 4K Crop issues in Canon EOS M6 Mark II camera

like in earlier Canon cameras we were suffering from crop is issues, fortunately with Canon M6 Mark II camera canon does full sensor readout and we don’t have to suffer from any crop is issue in the M6 mark 2 camera. Although it’s not oversampled 4K video as of Sony.
More or less the video mode of both camera are same, and literally where are getting additional digital image stabilization with Canon M6 mark 2 camera. So it will going to be bit more favourable to us while we are creating like content on the go.
Additional features include 180 degree tilting touch screen in both the camera and both camera offers use external microphone for better audio quality input.

12. Auto Focus

Camera	Canon EOS M6 Mark II		Sony A6100
Focus Type	Auto and Manual Focus		Auto and Manual Focus
Focus Mode	Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)		Automatic (A), Continuous-Servo AF (C), Direct Manual Focus (DMF), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points	Phase Detection: 5481		Phase Detection: 425 Contrast Detection: 425
Autofocus Sensitivity	-5 to +18 EV		-2 to +20 EV

13. AF Performance of both the camera

let’s talk about the autofocusing performance of both the camera, we all know that Sony does a better job when we track eyes of the subject or the face. But at the same time canon claims that there Canon EOS M6 mark 2 camera arrived with more than 5400 autofocusing points on sensor. And if we talk about AF points then of course Sony A6100 camera is limited to 425 phase AF points +  425 contrast detect AF points.
Both camera features industry leading autofocusing system, so you won’t going to face any issues while you are capturing a still short or recording videos with the cameras.

14. AF sensitivity 

Autofocus sensitivity range of Canon EOS M6 mark II camera is better in low light compared to the Sony A6💯 camera. Autofocusing performance of Canon EOS M6 mark 2 camera will going to be a bit more better in low light situation compared to the Sonye 6100 camera.

15. Display

Camera	Canon M6 Mark II	Sony A6100
Viewfinder Type		Electronic (OLED)
Viewfinder Size		0.39″
Viewfinder Resolution		1,440,000 Dot
Viewfinder Eye Point		23 mm
Viewfinder Coverage		100%
Viewfinder Magnification		Approx. 0.7x
Diopter Adjustment		-4 to +3
Monitor Size	3″ 180° Tilting Touchscreen LCD	3″ 180° Tilting Touchscreen LCD
Monitor Resolution	1,040,000 Dot	921,600 Dot
Monitor Type	3″	180° Tilting Touchscreen LCD

With Sony A6100 camera we are getting display screen as well as viewfinder. Canon EOS M6 Mark II features slightly higher resolution display unit, but you have to buy optional viewfinder.

16. Connectivity and memory

Camera	Canon M6 Mark II		Sony A6100
Memory Card Slot	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
Connectivity	USB Type-C (USB 2.0), HDMI D (Micro)		3.5mm Microphone, HDMI D (Micro), Micro-B (USB 2.0)
Wireless	Bluetooth Wi-Fi		Wi-Fi Bluetooth
GPS	None		None

Both camera have single card slot and uses WiFi and Bluetooth for connectivity.

17. Physical

Camera	Canon EOS M6 Mark II			Sony A6100
Battery	1 x LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1040 mAh (Approx. 305 Shots)			1 x NP-FW50 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1080 mAh (Approx. 420 Shots)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	4.71 x 2.76 x 1.94″ / 119.6 x 70 x 49.2 mm			4.72 x 2.63 x 2.34″ / 120 x 66.9 x 59.4 mm
Weight	14.39 oz / 408 g			0.87 lb / 396 g (Body with Battery and Memory)

Canon fast image processor grabs a bit more extra power, you are getting approx 305 shots in single charge and Sony A6100 camera offers you to capture 420 shots in single charge. My recommendation is, If you are planning to record 4K videos with your camera you should buy extra battery packs with your camera.

18. Conclusion

Both the camera shoots 4K and with Canon you are getting additional Digital Image stabilization when you needed, but you have to face slight crop when u are using Dual IS.
Canon M6 Mark II camera features higher resolution sensor, faster image processor with high burst rate compared to Sony A6100 and more than 5K AF points on sensor, the AF sensitivity of Canon EOS M6 Mark II camera is better than of Sony A6100. On the other side we have Sony A6100 with better low-light performance and better Auto eye or face tracking feature.
Versatility: With EF-M to EF-S adapter you can literally use all Canon lenses, so with EOS M6 mark II camera you have a huge range of lenses, at the same time Canon lenses are more affordable than of Sony’s.
Video: Sony A6100 downsamples 6K file to create 4K video and in turn you get better details with more DR. So, if you do too much editing with your videos (recovery shadow details.. etc) than go with A6100, for causal editors Canon EOS M6 Mark II is enough.

Sony Ericsson Zylo

This phone was launch at the same time as the SE Spiro and that model has a 3.5mm port, so what gives? The Spiro does not have the features as good as the Zylo, so why on earth would Sony Ericsson put a 3.5mm port there instead of the Zylo? Anyway, back to its design, on the right side is the volume toggle and camera button. Sliding the Zylo up and down was not a problem and it certainly feels solid enough.

The camera found on the Zylo is neither fantastic nor terrible. A 3.2 megapixel shooter is just about as basic as it gets these days. Pictures in daylight turned out beautifully but night time shot were quite terrible, even more so due to the absence of a flash. For best results, keep your hand steady because it isn’t that fast altogether. Its video player is about as basic as the camera too.

It’s a pity it has no Wi-Fi since everyone loves going on to Facebook and Twitter. But there’s always 3G for that. As with most SE phones these days, you can snap pics and post on Picasa and Flickr, plus, watching Youtube videos on its 2.6 inch screen isn’t a bad idea too.

Battery life is nothing to shout about. I managed two days under full usage. This slider comes in three interestingly named colors, namely Jazz Black, Chacha Silver and Swing Pink. Connectivity wise, everything is there, save the pre-mentioned Wi-Fi. Internal memory in this phone is at 260MB but it is expandable up to 16GB with a microSD card slot.

Overall, there a few nice features on this phone, but some spoilers just ruin the whole magic of it. If you are looking for a new phone with good music features and decent in day-to-day usage, then you should check out the Zylo.

Pros : Audio qulity, MicroSD up to 16GB, Human curvature design

Cons : Lacks 3.5mm jack, Lousy keypad

Sony Ericsson Zylo Specifications :

Size : 103 x 52 x 11.5 mm

Weight : 115g

Display : Scratch resistant 2.6 inch TFT screen

Input : Keypad

Camera : 3.2 Megapixel / No Flash

Connectivity : HSDPA/3G/EDGE/GPRS/Bluetooth/USB/MicroSD
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Sony NEX-3 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras

Sony NEX-3 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Cameras

Olympus was the first of the lot to bring Micro Four Thirds system to the world, followed by Panasonic and then Samsung with its own mirrorless SLR system. As one of the largest electronics company in the world, it’s only fair that Sony also want to tap into the large compact user crowd and this it did with unveiling of its highly anticipated Sony NEX range of mirrorless SLRs. Using Sony’s proprietary interchangeable lens system in a body as small as its Cyber-shot range, Sony has managed to roll out the world’s smallest mirrorless SLR ever.


I don’t know about you, but I’ve been waiting for something like this since its prototype was unveiled a few months ago. The NEX-3 was introduced alongside its sibling, the NEX-5 and the main differences are their bodies and that the NEX-5 shoots in 1080iP. The NEX-3 is built with polycarbonate body while the NEX-5 has a magnesium alloy body.

To be honest, I really like the NEX-3, firstly because it also comes in white and red whereas the NEX-5 only comes in silver. The review unit I got comes with the 18-200mm lens and 16mm F2.8 pancake lens. I find that the pancake lens does an awesome job of wide shots up-close while the zoom lens gives you more control over creative shots. The NEX series acts as a ‘bridge’ to DSLRs for compact users and it comes with shooting tips to optimize photography results.

The only gripe I had was with the auto focus, which couldn’t ‘lock’ onto the subject if you half press and release the shutter the second time. This not only happens with the Sony NEX-3 but for most mirrorless compacts as well, I find.

With HDR mode, Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur and many other artistic effects for creative, edgy look, the NEX-3 is never short of capabilities and it goes beyond just point-and-shoot. It incorporates the simplicity and size of a compact but uses the performance and capabilities of a DSLR. Personally, I was contemplating to get a DSLR but after just one-night with the NEX-3, I realize that this too can be a complement or possible replacement for DSLRs in the future.

Vuvuzela - South African Horn in your choice of colors

Vuvuzela - South African Horn in your choice of colors. Even you not in South African you still can have it. Amazon sell in many colors. This is the horn of choice for soccer fans in the stadiums in South Africa. It kind of sounds like an elephant and is a great way to show your support for your on-field heroes.

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