Canon M3 vs Sony A6700

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon M3 and Sony A6700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M3 (24MP) and the A6700 (26MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M3 was manufactured 9 years before the A6700 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the M3 grades vs the A6700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M3 & Sony Alpha a6700. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M3 Gallery & Sony A6700 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M3 provides outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 366 grams (0.81 lbs) and the Sony A6700 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M3 and the A6700.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M3 and A6700 is 85 and 75 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M3 and A6700.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A6700 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older M3 is going to be behind in sensor tech.