Canon M100 vs Sony A3000

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).

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.