Canon M vs Sony a5000

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon M versus Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M (18MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M was released 17 months prior to the a5000 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M grades against the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M and Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M provides outer measurements 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 a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Canon M versus Sony a5000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the M against the a5000.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M and a5000 is 89 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M and a5000.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony a5000 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older M will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.