Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-5R
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Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-5R 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
- Released August 2017
- Succeeded the Canon M10
- Successor is Canon M200
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2012
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
- Replacement is Sony NEX-5T
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Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon M100 and Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe M100 was announced 5 years later than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the M100 scores versus the NEX-5R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Sony NEX-5R
| M100 | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2017 |  | August 2012 | Fresher by 61 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Canon M100
| NEX-5R | M100 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M100 and Sony NEX-5R
| M100 | NEX-5R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Canon M100 has external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5R has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the M100 against the NEX-5R.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and NEX-5R is 88 and 89 respectively.
Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and NEX-5R.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon M100 to show more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger M100 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications
| Canon EOS M100 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon EOS M100 | Sony Alpha NEX-5R |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2017-08-29 | 2012-08-29 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | DIGIC 7 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 99 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 23 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | - | Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.1fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 302 gr (0.67 lb) | 276 gr (0.61 lb) |
| Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 79 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | 23.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | 13.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1272 | 910 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 295 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E12 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $449 | $750 |