Canon M10 vs Sony a5000

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon M10 and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M10 (18MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M10 was announced 22 months after the a5000 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the M10 grades versus the a5000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M10 and Sony Alpha a5000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M10 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M10 offers physical dimensions 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 a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Canon M10 and Sony a5000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M10 and the a5000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the M10 and a5000 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M10 and a5000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony a5000 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent M10 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.