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Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
88
Imaging
67
Features
77
Overall
71
Canon EOS M100 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Canon M100
(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
  • Revealed August 2017
  • Succeeded the Canon M10
  • Renewed by Canon M200
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon M100 and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the M100 (24MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M100 was revealed 4 years later than the NEX-5T and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the M100 matches up vs the NEX-5T with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Sony NEX-5T

 M100 NEX-5T 
LaunchedAugust 2017August 2013More recent by 49 months
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Canon M100

 NEX-5T M100 

Common features in the Canon M100 and Sony NEX-5T

 M100 NEX-5T 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon M100 offers physical 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 NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Canon M100 and Sony NEX-5T in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the M100 vs the NEX-5T.

Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and NEX-5T is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M100 and NEX-5T.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon M100 to produce greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern M100 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-5T as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M100 Street photography details
Sony NEX-5T Street photography details
82
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M100
Sports photography with Sony NEX-5T
66
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (295 shots)
69
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M100
Travel photography with Sony NEX-5T
81
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
bad battery pack (295 per charge)
77
boasts focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M100 Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography advice
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (295 per charge)
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M100
Vlogging with Sony NEX-5T
75
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone port
73
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
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Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M100 and Sony NEX-5T
 Canon EOS M100Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-08-29 2013-08-27
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 dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Sony E
Total lenses 23 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.1 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302 grams (0.67 lb) 276 grams (0.61 lb)
Physical 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 score 79 78
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 13.0
DXO Low light score 1272 1015
Other
Battery life 295 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $449 $400