Canon M200 vs Sony NEX-5

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon M200 and Sony NEX-5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M200 was brought out 9 years after the NEX-5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M200 grades vs the NEX-5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M200 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are available at Canon M200 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M200 provides external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Look at the Canon M200 and Sony NEX-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M200 versus the NEX-5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M200 and NEX-5 is 88 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M200 and NEX-5.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon M200 to show greater detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger M200 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.