Canon M100 vs Sony a5100

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon M100 versus Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M100 was unveiled 3 years later than the a5100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the M100 scores against the a5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M100 & Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are provided at Canon M100 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon M100 features exterior measurements 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 a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M100 compared to the a5100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and a5100 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and a5100.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent M100 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.