Canon M10 vs Sony A3000

Let's take a closer look at the Canon M10 vs Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M10 was unveiled 2 years after the A3000 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the M10 grades vs the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M10 & Sony Alpha A3000. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M10 enjoys external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the M10 and the A3000.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and A3000 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and A3000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony A3000 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The younger M10 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.