Canon M vs Sony NEX-7

Here, we are matching up the Canon M vs Sony NEX-7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the M (18MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M was revealed 8 months after the NEX-7 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the M scores versus the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M has got external measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Canon M vs Sony NEX-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M versus the NEX-7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M and NEX-7 is 89 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M and NEX-7.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony NEX-7 to offer you more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The fresher M should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.