Sony a6700 vs Canon EOS Kiss M2
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6700 and Canon EOS Kiss M2. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a6700 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS Kiss M2 is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a6700 were released 2023 and Canon EOS Kiss M2 was released 2020. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a6700 | 2023 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 | 2020 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a6700 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss M2 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a6700 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 | 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 (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a6700 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss M2 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a6700 |
26 MP
25560576 pixels 6192 x 4128 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Sony a6700 has a 7 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss M2. 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
Sony a6700 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss M2. Sony a6700 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS Kiss M2 has 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a6700 | 100-32000 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 | 100-25600 |
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 Kiss M2 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 Sony a6700
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss M2
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a6700 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss M2 can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a6700 | 11 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 | 10 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a6700 and Canon EOS Kiss M2 can shoot movies.
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.
Sony a6700 weighs 493 gr (equal to 1.09 lb) which is 27% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss M2 and its 387 gr (or 0.85 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a6700 | 493 gr 1.09 lb |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 | 387 gr 0.85 lb |
Sony a6700 vs Canon EOS Kiss M2 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6700 and Canon EOS Kiss M2, 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 |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Name | Sony a6700 | Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Release Year | 2023 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2023-07-12 | 2020-10-14 |
MSRP | 1399 USD | 599 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6192 x 4128 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 26 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 100 - 25600 |
White Balance Presets | 10 | 7 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 5 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 759 | 143 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 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 |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 1036800 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | No |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) | 0.62x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2360000 | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Frames per second | 11 fps | 10 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 5 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
H.264 H.265 XAVC-S XAVC-HS |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | Yes | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac MIMO 2x2) |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (via App) | Yes (via smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a6700 |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FZ100
|
LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 570 shots | 305 shots |
Width | 122 mm | 116 mm |
Height | 69 mm | 88 mm |
Depth | 64 mm | 59 mm |
Weight | 493 gram | 387 gram |