Canon M200 vs Sony NEX-3

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon M200 and Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M200 was released 9 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M200 scores vs the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M200 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M200 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M200 comes with physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the M200 vs the NEX-3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M200 and NEX-3 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M200 and NEX-3.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon M200 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern M200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.