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Canon M10 vs Sony FX30

Portability
88
Imaging
61
Features
70
Overall
64
Canon EOS M10 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Canon M10 vs Sony FX30 Key Specs

Canon M10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 301g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
  • Revealed October 2015
  • Replacement is Canon M100
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Introduced September 2022
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Canon M10 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon M10 and Sony FX30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the M10 (18MP) and FX30 (26MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M10 was announced 8 years before the FX30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the M10 grades vs the FX30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M10 over the Sony FX30

 M10 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Canon M10

 FX30 M10 
IntroducedSeptember 2022October 2015Fresher by 84 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k1040kCrisper display (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Canon M10 and Sony FX30

 M10 FX30 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display size3"3.00"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M10 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M10 has outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony FX30 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M10 compared to the FX30.

Canon M10 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M10 and FX30 is 88 and 64 respectively.

Canon M10 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Canon M10 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M10 and FX30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony FX30 to show more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older M10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M10 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Canon M10 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M10 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Portrait photography camera
69
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M10
Street photography with Sony FX30
79
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
does not have image stabilization
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
heavier than others in class (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M10
Sports photography with Sony FX30
59
good resolution (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.6 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (255 CIPA)
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (570 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M10 Travel photography details
Sony FX30 Travel photography details
74
comes with touch focus
good resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (255 CIPA)
74
good battery life (570 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count high (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Landscape photography camera
66
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (255 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good battery life (570 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M10 Vlogging information
Sony FX30 Vlogging information
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
no external mic support
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic jack
heavier than others in class (646g)
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Canon M10 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M10 and Sony FX30
 Canon EOS M10Sony FX30
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS M10 Sony FX30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-10-12 2022-09-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3456 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Sony E
Number of lenses 23 187
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.6 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 301 gr (0.66 pounds) 646 gr (1.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 753 not tested
Other
Battery life 255 images 570 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at release $599 $1,800