Canon M100 vs Sony A3000
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Canon M100 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Introduced August 2017
- Previous Model is Canon M10
- Replacement is Canon M200
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Revealed August 2013
- Successor is Sony a3500

Canon M100 vs Sony A3000 Overview
Below is a extensive review of the Canon M100 vs Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The M100 was released 4 years later than the A3000 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M100 grades vs the A3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon M100 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M100 & Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are available at Canon M100 Gallery & Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Sony A3000
M100 | A3000 | |||
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Revealed | August 2017 | ![]() | August 2013 | More recent by 49 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Canon M100
A3000 | M100 |
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Common features in the Canon M100 and Sony A3000
M100 | A3000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen measurements |
Canon M100 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M100 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check out the Canon M100 vs Sony A3000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the M100 compared to the A3000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and A3000 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specifications. The visual below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and A3000.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon M100 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern M100 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

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Canon M100 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Canon EOS M100 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS M100 | Sony Alpha A3000 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2017-08-29 | 2013-08-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | DIGIC 7 | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.1 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 302 gr (0.67 pounds) | 411 gr (0.91 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 79 | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.5 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 13.0 | 12.8 |
DXO Low light score | 1272 | 1068 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 images | 470 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E12 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $449 | $398 |