Canon M vs Sony A3000

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon M and Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is relatively close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M was manufactured 13 months prior to the A3000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the M grades versus the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M & Sony Alpha A3000. The entire galleries are available at Canon M Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M provides physical measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M against the A3000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M and A3000 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M and A3000.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony A3000 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older M will be behind in sensor tech.