Canon
EOS M6 Mark II
Fast APS-C EF-M body with 32.5MP and 14fps — popular on the used market.
$849
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
Sony
Alpha 6100
Compact APS-C body with real-time Eye AF, 11fps burst, and 4K video for beginners stepping up.
$749
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
EOS M6 Mark II
Wins
Alpha 6100
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS M6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 6100 has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 143)
- AEOS M6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS M6 Mark II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AEOS M6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 33 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS M6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
408 g (0.90 lb / 14.39 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 6100
120 × 67 × 59 mm
396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)
EOS M6 Mark II is 18mm wider, 31mm taller, and 29mm thicker than Alpha 6100.
EOS M6 Mark II is 12 g heavier than Alpha 6100.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS M6 Mark II · 59mm Alpha 6100
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS M6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 6100
120 × 67 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS M6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 6100
120 × 59 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS M6 Mark II
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Alpha 6100
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
1.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS M6 Mark II: mount data unavailable
Alpha 6100
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS M6 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.264
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS M6 Mark II supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only EOS M6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 6100
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 120, 66.9, 59.4
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC…
AF points / zones
425 vs 143 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
396 g vs 408 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS M6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓32.5MP APS-C
- ✓14fps
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –EF-M mount dead-end
- –No IBIS
- –No EVF built-in
Alpha 6100
Pros
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓11fps burst
- ✓Compact body
- ✓Affordable E-mount
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small grip
- –Superseded by newer APS-C
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the EOS M6 Mark II and Alpha 6100 at major authorized retailers.
Canon EOS M6 Mark II
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS M6 Mark II or Alpha 6100?
EOS M6 Mark II scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for Alpha 6100 — 32.5MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS M6 Mark II and Alpha 6100?
EOS M6 Mark II is 32.5 MP and Alpha 6100 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS M6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS M6 Mark II and Alpha 6100 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS M6 Mark II has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 6100 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS M6 Mark II or the Alpha 6100?
EOS M6 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 6100 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS M6 Mark II and Alpha 6100?
EOS M6 Mark II weighs 408 g and Alpha 6100 weighs 396 g, so the Alpha 6100 is 12 g lighter.
Do the EOS M6 Mark II and Alpha 6100 record 4K video?
EOS M6 Mark II: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 6100: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the EOS M6 Mark II and Alpha 6100 weather sealed?
EOS M6 Mark II: Yes. Alpha 6100: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS M6 Mark II and 380 shots for the Alpha 6100, giving the EOS M6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS M6 Mark II launched at $849 and Alpha 6100 at $749. The Alpha 6100 is $100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.