Canon M5 vs Sony A6400

Its time to look closer at the Canon M5 versus Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The M5 was brought out 3 years prior to the A6400 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the M5 scores against the A6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M5 & Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M5 enjoys physical measurements of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M5 and the A6400.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M5 and A6400 is 77 and 83 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M5 and A6400.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older M5 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.