Canon M100 vs Sony RX100 VA

Let's look much closer at the Canon M100 and Sony RX100 VA, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty well matched but the M100 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The M100 was released 10 months earlier than the RX100 VA so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the M100 scores against the RX100 VA with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M100 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon M100 features physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Canon M100 and Sony RX100 VA in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the M100 against the RX100 VA.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M100 and RX100 VA is 88 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M100 and RX100 VA.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The M100 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon M100 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older M100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.