Canon M100 vs Sony A77

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon M100 and Sony A77, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M100 (24MP) and the A77 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M100 was brought out 5 years after the A77 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon M100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A77 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the M100 matches up vs the A77 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M100 & Sony SLT-A77. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M100 Gallery & Sony A77 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M100 has got physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony A77 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 732 grams (1.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the M100 and the A77.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M100 and A77 is 88 and 59 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M100 and A77.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you really should consider the age of the products into consideration. The more modern M100 should have an edge in sensor tech.