Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS 6D→Canon EOS M100
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS M100 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most EOS 6D owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the EOS M100
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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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Burst rate6.1fps vs 4.5fps
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Generation5 years newer (2017 vs 2012)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | EOS 6D | EOS M100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.8 | ||
| Street | +1.8 | ||
| Travel | +1.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.2 | ||
| Documentary | -1.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.2 | ||
| Landscape | -0.6 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.5 | ||
| Casual | +2.7 | ||
| Food | +1.6 | ||
| Macro | +0.7 | ||
| Architecture | -0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS 6D | EOS M100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £156 | £200 | |
| Released | 2012 | 2017 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 20.2MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60 | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | 11-point phase-detect (centre cross-type, EV -3) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | — | |
| Burst Rate | 4.5fps | 6.1fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~1090 shots (CIPA) | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 755g (with battery) | 266g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 97% coverage, 0.71x | No viewfinder | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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