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Canon M vs Sony A7c

Portability
89
Imaging
59
Features
65
Overall
61
Canon EOS M front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Canon M vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Introduced July 2012
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Released September 2020
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Canon M vs Sony A7c Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon M vs Sony A7c, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the M (18MP) and A7c (24MP) and the M (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The M was launched 9 years before the A7c and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M grades vs the A7c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Sony A7c

 M A7c 
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Canon M

 A7c M 
ReleasedSeptember 2020July 2012More recent by 99 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon M and Sony A7c

 M A7c 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Canon M vs Sony A7c in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the M versus the A7c.

Canon M vs Sony A7c size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M and A7c is 89 and 78 respectively.

Canon M vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Canon M vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and A7c.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The M featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7c will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older M is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Canon M vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M
Portrait photography with Sony A7c
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
78
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Canon M as a Street photography camera
Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7c as a Sports photography camera
54
MP count good (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (230 per charge)
88
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (740 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M Travel photography highlights
Sony A7c Travel photography highlights
63
provides touch to focus
MP count good (18 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (230 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
86
better than average battery power (740 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M
Landscape photography with Sony A7c
65
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (230 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery power (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M
Vlogging with Sony A7c
37
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
86
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
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Canon M vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Sony A7c
 Canon EOS MSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS M Sony Alpha A7c
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-07-23 2020-09-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 31 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Sony E
Number of lenses 23 122
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298g (0.66 lbs) 509g (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 827 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures 740 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $510 $1,800