Canon M3 vs Sony NEX-5R

Let's look more closely at the Canon M3 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the M3 (24MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M3 was revealed 2 years after the NEX-5R which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the M3 matches up versus the NEX-5R with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 provides physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M3 vs the NEX-5R.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and NEX-5R is 85 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M3 and NEX-5R.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon M3 to give you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern M3 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.