Canon M5 vs Sony A9

Its time to look closer at the Canon M5 vs Sony A9, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the A9 (24MP) is pretty similar but the M5 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) offer different sensor size.

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The M5 was introduced 7 months earlier than the A9 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the M5 scores vs the A9 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 & Sony Alpha A9. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M5 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon M5 features outer measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") along with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M5 against the A9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and A9 is 77 and 65 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the M5 and A9.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The M5 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging. The older M5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.