Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-5N
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
- Launched August 2019
- Earlier Model is Canon M6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released October 2011
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-5
- Later Model is Sony NEX-5R
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The following is a extended analysis of the Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-5N, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe M6 MII was brought out 8 years after the NEX-5N which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the M6 MII matches up vs the NEX-5N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Sony NEX-5N
| M6 MII | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2019 |  | October 2011 | Newer by 97 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Canon M6 MII
| NEX-5N | M6 MII |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M6 MII and Sony NEX-5N
| M6 MII | NEX-5N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M6 MII has exterior dimensions of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the M6 MII against the NEX-5N.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the M6 MII and NEX-5N is 83 and 89 respectively.
Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 MII and NEX-5N.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon M6 MII to offer you greater detail having its extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer M6 MII will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Canon M6 MII vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
| Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2019-08-28 | 2011-10-03 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 8 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 33MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 23 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 14.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m (at ISO 100) | 12.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/200s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 408 gr (0.90 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 77 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1079 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 305 photos | 460 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LP-E17 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $849 | $550 |