Canon EOS M6 vs Sony NEX 7 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M6 vs NEX 7 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M6 vs Sony NEX 7 Specs

EOS M6

  • Introduced in February 2017
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 112 x 68 x 44.5mm³ (4.4″ x 2.7″ x 1.8″)
  • 390g (12.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M6

NEX 7

  • Introduced in August 2011
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 100 – 16000 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount E Mount
  • No WiFi
  • 120 x 67 x 43mm³ (4.7″ x 2.6″ x 1.7″)
  • 400g (12.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for NEX 7

EOS M6 vs NEX 7 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: EOS M6 an NEX 7 sensor comparison

Canon EOS M6 VS Sony NEX 7 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M6 a better choice

EOS M6

NEX 7
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.40 24.20
Auto Focus points (4)

49 25
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 16000 ISO
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
Touch screen (2)
External microphone (2)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M6 are the higher resolution, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like that the display has a higher resolution, the rather comfortable touch screen and the connector for an external microphone. Another advantage over the NEX 7: the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The EOS M6 scores 21 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony NEX 7

EOS M6

NEX 7
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 10
Larger lens selection (3)

7 50
Longer battery life (3, photos)

295 430

Conclusion: Advantages of the NEX 7 are that the camera is faster, the larger selection of lenses and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 10 points for the NEX 7.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M6

NEX 7
Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Sensor cleaning
Built-in flash
Articulated screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Similar weight

390g 400g
Similar size

339cm³ 346cm³
Canon EOS M6 VS Sony NEX 7 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M6 and NEX 7

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M6

Sony NEX 7

21
10

We recommend Canon EOS M6 as better choice.