Canon M3 vs Sony A6100
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Canon M3 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 366g - 111 x 68 x 44mm
- Revealed February 2015
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Introduced August 2019
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Below is a thorough overview of the Canon M3 and Sony A6100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe M3 was released 5 years prior to the A6100 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the M3 matches up vs the A6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M3 & Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M3 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M3 over the Sony A6100
| M3 | A6100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Canon M3
| A6100 | M3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2019 |  | February 2015 | More recent by 55 months |
Common features in the Canon M3 and Sony A6100
| M3 | A6100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon M3 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon M3 enjoys outside 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) while the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M3 vs the A6100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M3 and A6100 is 85 and 81 respectively.
Canon M3 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and A6100.
To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older M3 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon M3 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
| Canon EOS M3 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon EOS M3 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2015-02-06 | 2019-08-28 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 6 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 49 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 23 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 4.2 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, on, off, slow synchro | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 366 gr (0.81 lb) | 396 gr (0.87 lb) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 68 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.8 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1169 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 pictures | 420 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E17 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $481 | $748 |