EOS M6 Mark IIvs A6400
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Portrait & Street — EOS M6 Mark II (2019): The M6 Mark II is the peak of the EF-M system — 32.5MP, 14fps, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II in a compact rangefinder-style body. No built-in EVF is the main compromise, but the optional EVF-DC2 resolves this. An outstanding used-market buy for photographers who want high resolution and fast AF in a genuinely compact body.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
EOS M6 Mark II (2019)
- Enthusiast photographers who want the best the EF-M system offers
- Portrait and landscape photographers wanting high resolution in a compact body
- Street photographers who want a fast, discreet, high-resolution camera
- Used-market buyers seeking top EF-M performance
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The eos m6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos m6 mark ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M6 Mark II (2019) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £899 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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