Canon M100 vs Sony a3500

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon M100 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M100 was unveiled 3 years later than the a3500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M100 grades versus the a3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M100 and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon M100 enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M100 vs Sony a3500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the M100 compared to the a3500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and a3500 is 88 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and a3500.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon M100 to result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer M100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.