Canon M vs Sony QX1

Its time to look more closely at the Canon M and Sony QX1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Lens-style by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M (18MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M was unveiled 3 years earlier than the QX1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M scores versus the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M & Sony Alpha QX1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony QX1 has sizing of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the M against the QX1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and QX1 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M and QX1.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony QX1 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged M is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.