Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M6 Mark II→Canon EOS M100
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The EOS M100 offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS M6 Mark II. Spend the money on glass instead.
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Resolution24MP (down from 32MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M6 Mark II | EOS M100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.0 | ||
| Street | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | -0.5 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports & Action | -3.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M6 Mark II | EOS M100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £600 | £200 | |
| Released | 2019 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | |
| Resolution | 32MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | |
| Burst Rate | 14fps (mechanical and electronic) | 6.1fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 408g (body only) | 302g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) | None | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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