Canon M6 MII vs Sony a5000

Lets take a closer look at the Canon M6 MII and Sony a5000, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M6 MII (33MP) and a5000 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M6 MII was released 5 years after the a5000 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the M6 MII scores versus the a5000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M6 Mark II & Sony Alpha a5000. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M6 MII Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon M6 MII features physical measurements of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M6 MII compared to the a5000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M6 MII and a5000 is 83 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 MII and a5000.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon M6 MII to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent M6 MII is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.