Canon M5 vs Sony A6500

In this article, we are matching up the Canon M5 vs Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M5 was revealed within a month of the A6500 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the M5 grades against the A6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M5 and Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M5 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M5 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") having a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the M5 compared to the A6500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the M5 and A6500 is 77 and 81 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M5 and A6500.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should consider the release date of the cameras into account.