Canon M5 vs Sony A6100

Below is a complete analysis of the Canon M5 and Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M5 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the A6100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the M5 matches up versus the A6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M5 and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M5 has external measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the M5 against the A6100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M5 and A6100 is 77 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M5 and A6100.

To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older M5 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.