Canon M100 vs Sony HX50V
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Canon M100 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 302g - 108 x 67 x 35mm
- Released August 2017
- Earlier Model is Canon M10
- Newer Model is Canon M200
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Replaced the Sony HX30V

Canon M100 vs Sony HX50V Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Canon M100 vs Sony HX50V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is relatively close but the M100 (APS-C) and HX50V (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

The M100 was introduced 4 years after the HX50V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the M100 matches up versus the HX50V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon M100 vs Sony HX50V Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M100 Gallery & Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M100 over the Sony HX50V
M100 | HX50V | |||
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Released | August 2017 | ![]() | April 2013 | Newer by 53 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Canon M100
HX50V | M100 |
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Common features in the Canon M100 and Sony HX50V
M100 | HX50V | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
Canon M100 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Canon M100 offers physical 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 HX50V has specifications of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
Contrast the Canon M100 vs Sony HX50V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the M100 vs the HX50V.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M100 and HX50V is 88 and 89 respectively.

Canon M100 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the M100 and HX50V.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M100 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon M100 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger M100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M100 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M100 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
Canon EOS M100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS M100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2017-08-29 | 2013-04-24 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 7 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5184 x 2920 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 23 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.1fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 302 grams (0.67 lbs) | 272 grams (0.60 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 79 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1272 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 images | 400 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E12 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $449 | $439 |