Canon M10 vs Sony a5100

Lets look closer at the Canon M10 versus Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and a5100 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M10 was released 15 months after the a5100 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the M10 matches up versus the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M10 & Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M10 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M10 offers exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the M10 compared to the a5100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the M10 and a5100 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and a5100.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony a5100 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M10 will have an advantage in sensor technology.