Canon M10 vs Sony NEX-5N

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon M10 and Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M10 was manufactured 4 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the M10 scores versus the NEX-5N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M10 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M10 provides outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the M10 versus the NEX-5N.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M10 and NEX-5N is 88 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and NEX-5N.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon M10 to result in greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger M10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.