Canon M5 vs Sony A6300

Below is a extensive analysis of the Canon M5 vs Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M5 was introduced 8 months later than the A6300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the M5 scores versus the A6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M5 and Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M5 has physical dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Canon M5 vs Sony A6300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the M5 vs the A6300.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M5 and A6300 is 77 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and A6300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent M5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.