Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-7
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Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-7 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
- Announced August 2017
- Older Model is Canon M10
- Renewed by Canon M200
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
- Released December 2011
Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe M100 was introduced 5 years after the NEX-7 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the M100 grades vs the NEX-7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M100 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Sony NEX-7
M100 | NEX-7 | |||
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Released | August 2017 | December 2011 | Newer by 70 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Canon M100
NEX-7 | M100 |
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Common features in the Canon M100 and Sony NEX-7
M100 | NEX-7 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display dimensions |
Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M100 features exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).
Check the Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the M100 vs the NEX-7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and NEX-7 is 88 and 84 respectively.
Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and NEX-7.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher M100 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Canon M100 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications
Canon EOS M100 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS M100 | Sony Alpha NEX-7 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2017-08-29 | 2011-12-13 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 7 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 23 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.1 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 302 gr (0.67 lbs) | 400 gr (0.88 lbs) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 79 | 81 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | 13.4 |
DXO Low light rating | 1272 | 1016 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 photographs | 430 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $449 | $699 |