Canon M200 vs Sony a5100

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon M200 versus Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M200 (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is fairly similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M200 was manufactured 5 years later than the a5100 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M200 matches up vs the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M200 & Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are available at Canon M200 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M200 provides external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the M200 vs the a5100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the M200 and a5100 is 88 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M200 and a5100.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should take the age of the products into consideration. The newer M200 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.