Canon M10 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Canon M10 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
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- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Revealed October 2015
- Later Model is Canon M100
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Introduced August 2013
- Old Model is Sony NEX-5R
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In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon M10 vs Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).
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Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M10 scores versus the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Sony NEX-5T
| M10 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2015 |  | August 2013 | More modern by 26 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Canon M10
| NEX-5T | M10 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M10 and Sony NEX-5T
| M10 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon M10 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon M10 provides outer measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M10 compared to the NEX-5T.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and NEX-5T is 88 and 89 respectively.
Canon M10 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The picture below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M10 and NEX-5T.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon M10 to offer more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern M10 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon M10 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Canon EOS M10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS M10 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2015-10-12 | 2013-08-27 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | DIGIC 6 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 23 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.6fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 301 gr (0.66 lbs) | 276 gr (0.61 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 65 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.0 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | 753 | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 255 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E12 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $599 | $400 |