Canon EOS-1D X Mark III vs Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III

Camera summary

The Canon EOS-1D X Mark III, made by Canon, is a powerful Large SLR camera. Announced on Jan. 7, 2020. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 819200. Well, that's what I call a night vision camera, its ISO will allow you to work practically in conditions were light is poor, practically darkness, way to go, especially if you enjoy night photography.

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Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS M6 Mark II, with advanced features and improved performance.

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Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 20 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 191 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its versatile cross-type points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264, H.265.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

The battery of this camera can last up to 2850 shots per charge with the included NB-19 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

This camera offers a robust battery life that the medium value of all cameras. Feel free to take pictures freely, without having too worry too much about battery life.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage.

Canon EOS M6 Mark II

Camera summary

The Canon EOS M6 Mark II, made by Canon, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Aug. 28, 2019. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 51200. This kind of camera will offer a good performance under low light conditions, probably has a pleasant grain effect in your pictures.

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Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS M6, with advanced features and improved performance.

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Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 33 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 143 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

The battery of this camera can last up to 305 shots per charge with the included LP-E17 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.