Canon M vs Sony A7c
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Canon M vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon M vs Sony A7c Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M and Sony Alpha A7c. The complete galleries are available at Canon M Gallery and Sony A7c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M over the Sony A7c
M | A7c | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Canon M
A7c | M | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | September 2020 | ![]() | July 2012 | More recent by 99 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon M and Sony A7c
M | A7c | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M vs Sony A7c Specifications
Canon EOS M | Sony Alpha A7c | |
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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 |