$ Bottom line: Which one is better?
Bottom line: Sony A6000 is better than Canon EOS M3.
A review of Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A6000 shows that actually Sony A6000 is a better camera because of the following features; 10.33% larger sensor, 1.25% more megapixels (main camera), 130 more focus points, 2× higher maximum light sensitivity, 2.62× faster shooting at highest resolution with AF as JPEG format, 170shots longer battery life, 2× better video recording quality (main camera) and has a built-in focus motor.
Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A600: DESIGN
The design of Canon M3 vs Sony A6000 is based on the following features;
Resolution; Canon EOS M3 has 1249 × 833px whereas Sony A6000 has 1280 × 720px.
Pixel density; Canon EOS M3 has 500ppi whereas Sony A6000 has 490ppi
Flip-out screen; Canon EOS M3 and Sony A6000 have flip-out screens.
Built-in focus motor; Sony A6000 has a built-in focus motor.
More viewfinder coverage; Canon EOS M3 and Sony A6000 have 100%
Hot shoe; Canon EOS M3 and Sony A6000 have hot shoes.
Bottom line: Sony A6000 is better as it has a built-in focus motor.
Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A600: OPTICS
When we compare Sony A6000 vs Canon M3 in terms of optics, the two cameras have the following;
AF tracking; Canon EOS M3 and Sony A6000 have AF tracking.
Focus points; Canon EOS M3 has 49 whereas Sony A6000 has 179.
Screen sensor; Canon EOS M3 has 22.3 × 14.9mm whereas Sony A6000 has 23.5 × 15.6mm.
Maximum light sensitivity; Canon EOS M3 has 12800 ISO whereas Sony A6000 has 25600 ISO.
Phase detection autofocus for photos; Canon EOS M3 and Sony A6000 have this feature.
Megapixels; Canon EOS M3 has 24MP whereas Sony A6000 has 24.3MP.
Bottom line: whereas Sony A6000 is better as it has better optics.
Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A600: VIDEOGRAPHY
The videography features of EOS M3 vs A6000 is based on the following factors;
Video recording (main camera); Canon EOS M3 has 1080 × 30fps whereas Sony A6000 has 1080 × 60fps.
Continuous autofocus when recording movies; Canon EOS M3 and Sony A6000 have this feature.
24P cinema mode; Canon EOS M3 and Sony A6000 have 24P cinema modes.
Supports AVCHD format; Sony A6000 supports this.
Bottom line: Sony A6000 is better as it supports AVCHD format.
Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A600: AUDIO
Number microphones; Sony A6000 has a microphone.
Bottom line: Sony A6000 is better as it has a microphone.
Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A600: BATTERY
When we compare Sony A6000 vs Canon EOS M3, the two cameras have the following battery features;
Battery life (CIPA); Canon EOS M3 has 250shots whereas Sony A6000 has 420shots.
Removable battery; Canon EOS M3 and Sony A6000 have removable batteries.
Battery level indicator; Canon EOS M3 and Sony A6000 have battery level indicators.
Rechargeable battery; Canon EOS M3 and Sony A6000 have rechargeable batteries.
Bottom line: Sony A6000 is better as it has a better battery life.
Canon EOS M3 vs Sony A600: KEY FEATURES
The key features of Canon M3 vs A6000 include;
External memory slot; Canon EOS M3 and Sony A6000 have external memory slots.
WIFI; the two cameras have WIFI.
802.11N WIFI connection; the two cameras have this feature.
Remote control; Sony A6000 has a remote control.
Accelerometer; the two phones have accelerometers.
HDMI output; Canon EOS M3 and Sony A6000 have HDMI outputs
Bottom line: Sony A6000 is better as it has a remote control.
Conclusion
Sony A6000 is a better camera as it supersedes Canon EOS M3 in most of the features reviewed.