Canon 5D MII vs Canon M100

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon 5D MII and Canon M100, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Canon. The image resolution of the 5D MII (21MP) and the M100 (24MP) is pretty similar but the 5D MII (Full frame) and M100 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The 5D MII was manufactured 9 years prior to the M100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the 5D MII matches up versus the M100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark II and Canon EOS M100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 5D MII Gallery and Canon M100 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon 5D MII offers outer dimensions of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") along with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Canon M100 has measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 5D MII and Canon M100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the 5D MII and the M100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MII and M100 is 56 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the 5D MII and M100.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 5D MII featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon M100 will offer extra detail due to its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 5D MII is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.