Canon M10 vs Sony A6500

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon M10 vs Sony A6500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and A6500 (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M10 was brought out 12 months prior to the A6500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the M10 matches up against the A6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M10 & Sony Alpha a6500. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M10 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M10 provides external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M10 compared to the A6500.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and A6500 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M10 and A6500.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A6500 to provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older M10 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.