Canon M5 vs Sony A6000
77 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
73
![Canon EOS M5 front Canon EOS M5 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-M5/Canon-M5-front.jpg)
![Sony Alpha a6000 front Sony Alpha a6000 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-a6000/Sony-A6000-front.jpg)
85 Imaging
65 Features
78 Overall
70
Canon M5 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2016
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
- Successor is Sony A6300
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Canon M5 vs Sony A6000 Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Canon M5 vs Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).
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The M5 was manufactured 2 years later than the A6000 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the M5 grades against the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon M5 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 & Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Sony A6000
M5 | A6000 | |||
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Introduced | September 2016 | ![]() | April 2014 | More recent by 30 months |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+698k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Canon M5
A6000 | M5 |
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Common features in the Canon M5 and Sony A6000
M5 | A6000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Canon M5 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon M5 comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check the Canon M5 vs Sony A6000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M5 vs the A6000.
![Canon M5 vs Sony A6000 size comparison Canon M5 vs Sony A6000 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M5-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the M5 and A6000 is 77 and 85 respectively.
![Canon M5 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison Canon M5 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M5-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon M5 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and A6000.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images however you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern M5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon M5 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison Canon M5 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-M5-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon M5 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon M5 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon M5 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M5-vs-Sony-Alpha-a6000-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon M5 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Canon EOS M5 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS M5 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2016-09-15 | 2014-04-23 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Digic 7 | 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 | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
Available lenses | 23 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,620k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 9.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | 1/160 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MP4, H.264, AAC | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427 gr (0.94 lbs) | 344 gr (0.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 77 | 82 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.4 | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 13.1 |
DXO Low light rating | 1262 | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 295 pictures | 360 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $680 | $548 |