Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon EOS 300D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Canon EOS 300D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS M6 Mark II were released 2019 and Canon EOS 300D was released 2003. That is a 16 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 2019 |
Canon EOS 300D | 2003 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS M6 Mark II is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 300D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
Canon EOS 300D | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a 33 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 300D has 6,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
33 MP
32294400 pixels 6960 x 4640 |
Canon EOS 300D |
6,3 MP
6291456 pixels 3072 x 2048 |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a 413 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 300D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS M6 Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 300D. Canon EOS M6 Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 300D has 100 to 1600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 100-25600 |
Canon EOS 300D | 100-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M6 Mark II belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M6 Mark II
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 300D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS M6 Mark II can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 300D can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 14 |
Canon EOS 300D | 2,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS M6 Mark II. Unfortunately Canon EOS 300D does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 300D weighs 645 gr (equal to 1.42 lb) which is 58% heavier than Canon EOS M6 Mark II and its 408 gr (or 0.9 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II | 408 gr 0.9 lb |
Canon EOS 300D | 645 gr 1.42 lb |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II vs Canon EOS 300D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS M6 Mark II and Canon EOS 300D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 300D |
Name | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Canon EOS 300D |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 300D |
Release Year | 2019 | 2003 |
Release Date | 2019-08-28 | 2003-08-20 |
MSRP | 849 USD | 899 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 300D |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 300D |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6960 x 4640 pixels | 3072 x 2048 pixels |
Megapixels | 33 MP | 6,3 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | DIGIC |
Image |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 300D |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 1600 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 300D |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Focus Points | 143 | 7 |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 300D |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fixed |
Screen size | 3” | 1,8” |
Screen dots | 1040000 | 118000 |
Touch screen | Yes | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
Live view | Yes | No |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic (Optional via Canon EVF-DC2) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 300D |
Frames per second | 14 fps | 2,5 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 5 meters | 12 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 300D |
Video recording | Yes | No |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
N/A |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
N/A |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 300D |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 300D |
HDMI Output | Yes | No |
Microphone Port | Yes | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
No |
Remote Control | Yes (wireless or smartphone) | Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Canon EOS 300D |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
BP-511 Lithium-Ion battery pack
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 305 shots | 400 shots |
Width | 120 mm | 142 mm |
Height | 70 mm | 99 mm |
Depth | 49 mm | 72 mm |
Weight | 408 gram | 645 gram |