Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-3

Its time to look closer at the Canon M100 versus Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M100 was announced 7 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M100 grades vs the NEX-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M100 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 provides physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M100 vs the NEX-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M100 and NEX-3 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M100 and NEX-3.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon M100 to give you greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The newer M100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.