Canon M5 vs Nikon D3100

Lets look more closely at the Canon M5 and Nikon D3100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the M5 (24MP) and D3100 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M5 was brought out 5 years later than the D3100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the M5 matches up against the D3100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M5 & Nikon D3100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery & Nikon D3100 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M5 provides physical measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Nikon D3100 has sizing of 124mm x 96mm x 75mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the M5 vs the D3100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M5 and D3100 is 77 and 68 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and D3100.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon M5 to offer you extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer M5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.