Canon M100 vs Sony A6300

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon M100 vs Sony A6300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M100 was revealed 20 months after the A6300 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M100 scores against the A6300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M100 & Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M100 provides outer 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) whilst the Sony A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M100 compared to the A6300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M100 and A6300 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and A6300.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher M100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.