Canon M200 vs Sony NEX-C3

Below, we will be comparing the Canon M200 versus Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the M200 (24MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M200 was announced 8 years after the NEX-C3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M200 grades against the NEX-C3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M200 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The whole galleries are available at Canon M200 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M200 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M200 versus Sony NEX-C3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the M200 and the NEX-C3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M200 and NEX-C3 is 88 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M200 and NEX-C3.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon M200 to give you more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher M200 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.