Packs a Punch

The Canon M6 mirrorless is a blend between DSLR and compact shooters. For its size, it could pass as a slightly chunkier point and shoot; in fact, the quality of the shots closely resemble what a DSLR is capable of. At 24.2-megapixels, the camera produces very clear, sharp shots that picks out details in low light. I admit I was sceptical at first but after looking at the quality of shots, I’m convinced it can be a more portable alternative to my DSLR.

Fast Focus

With Dual Pixel CMOS AF, the camera’s focus is very fast, making it ideal for taking photos during fast paced events. Although it works very well in situations with plenty light; as with DSLRs, you might need to adjust some settings during low light, as the autofocus might not always be spot on. With 5-axis Digital IS, it helps with preventing camera shakes while shooting on the go. In fact, even shooting on a moving vehicle, I was able to get some pretty clear shots.

Limit on Lenses

While Canon’s flagship line enjoys a myriad variation of EF mount lenses, the M series uses EF-M mounts, which has less variety. While the lenses itself are smaller and lighter, the limited choice means sometimes you don’t quite get the exact type of shot you are after. For an amateur or advanced enthusiast photographer, it may be sufficient but for anyone looking for more technical level quality, it might fall a tiny bit short. The kit lens I’ve got with the unit is a 15-45mm lens, which does well at scenic shots, but falters a bit with moving portraits.

On-the-Go

With Wi-Fi and NFC, transferring files are easy. No more need for cables or removing SD cards – just tap and transfer. Especially for those who travel, or work on the go; cables can be a mess and swapping cards can be a bother. I brought it with me for an overseas assignment and not only did it take up little space in my bag, transferring files while shooting a few events was quick and easy.

60fps Videos

As most smartphones or cameras out there, even some mid-range models, starts sporting 4K UHD resolution, it was a tad bit curious to the lack thereof in EOS M6. Having said that, it shoots 1080p Full HD videos at 60fps, making it a smooth playback experience with minimal ribbon effect for movement shots. The stabilisation function also helps, so camera shakes is reduced if you are shooting freehand with no tripod.

Verdict

This is a strong compact mirrorless that gives you quality rivalling DSLRs. Definitely a preferred option for travellers wanting high quality shots.