Canon M vs Sony NEX-5

Lets look more closely at the Canon M versus Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the M (18MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M was introduced 2 years after the NEX-5 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M grades against the NEX-5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M has external dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the M vs the NEX-5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the M and NEX-5 is 89 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M and NEX-5.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon M to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern M will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.