Canon M100 vs Sony A6500

Its time to look more closely at the Canon M100 versus Sony A6500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M100 was introduced 11 months after the A6500 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M100 matches up versus the A6500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M100 & Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M100 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the M100 compared to the A6500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the M100 and A6500 is 88 and 81 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and A6500.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher M100 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.