Canon M10 vs Sony a3500

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon M10 versus Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M10 was released 19 months after the a3500 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon M10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M10 scores against the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M10 and Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M10 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M10 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Canon M10 versus Sony a3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the M10 against the a3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and a3500 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and a3500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony a3500 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher M10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.