Canon M3 vs Sony a5100

Let's take a closer look at the Canon M3 and Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The M3 was manufactured 6 months after the a5100 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M3 grades vs the a5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M3 & Sony Alpha a5100. The entire galleries are available at Canon M3 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M3 enjoys outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M3 versus the a5100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M3 and a5100 is 85 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The picture below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M3 and a5100.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you should really take the launch date of the products into consideration.