Canon M3 vs Sony NEX-5N

Here, we are comparing the Canon M3 vs Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M3 was unveiled 3 years after the NEX-5N which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M3 grades versus the NEX-5N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M3 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon M3 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M3 versus the NEX-5N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and NEX-5N is 85 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and NEX-5N.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon M3 to provide more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern M3 will have an advantage in sensor technology.