Canon M vs Sony ZV-E1

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon M versus Sony ZV-E1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the M (18MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the M (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The M was released 11 years prior to the ZV-E1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the M scores against the ZV-E1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M and Sony ZV-E1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M Gallery and Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M features outer measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check the Canon M versus Sony ZV-E1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the M against the ZV-E1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the M and ZV-E1 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M and ZV-E1.

Clearly, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Canon M will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older M is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.