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Canon M5 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
77
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Canon M5 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Canon M5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
  • Introduced September 2016
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony A7 II
  • Successor is Sony A7 IV
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Canon M5 vs Sony A7 III Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon M5 versus Sony A7 III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is relatively well matched but the M5 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The M5 was manufactured 17 months prior to the A7 III which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M5 scores vs the A7 III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Sony A7 III

 M5 A7 III 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k922kClearer screen (+698k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Canon M5

 A7 III M5 
IntroducedFebruary 2018September 2016Newer by 17 months

Common features in the Canon M5 and Sony A7 III

 M5 A7 III 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M5 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M5 has got physical measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M5 versus Sony A7 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the M5 versus the A7 III.

Canon M5 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M5 and A7 III is 77 and 63 respectively.

Canon M5 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Canon M5 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M5 and A7 III.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The M5 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged M5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M5 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Canon M5 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M5 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M5 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 III Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
84
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M5 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Street photography camera
77
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M5 Sports photography info
Sony A7 III Sports photography info
66
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 per charge)
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery power (610 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M5
Travel photography with Sony A7 III
77
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery power (295 per charge)
73
great battery power (610 per charge)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (295 CIPA)
85
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery power (610 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M5 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7 III Vlogging highlights
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon M5 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Sony A7 III
 Canon EOS M5Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha A7 III
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-09-15 2018-02-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 7 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 693
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Sony E
Number of lenses 23 121
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 427 grams (0.94 lb) 650 grams (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 96
DXO Color Depth rating 23.4 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 14.7
DXO Low light rating 1262 3730
Other
Battery life 295 pictures 610 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Dual
Launch pricing $680 $1,998