Canon M3 vs Sony a5000

Below, we are looking at the Canon M3 and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M3 was unveiled 14 months after the a5000 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M3 scores vs the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M3 and Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are provided at Canon M3 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon M3 comes with exterior measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M3 and the a5000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and a5000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and a5000.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon M3 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern M3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.