Canon M6 vs Sony NEX-5

Let's examine more in depth at the Canon M6 and Sony NEX-5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and NEX-5 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The M6 was announced 6 years later than the NEX-5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M6 grades vs the NEX-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are available at Canon M6 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon M6 has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5 has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

See the Canon M6 and Sony NEX-5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the M6 vs the NEX-5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M6 and NEX-5 is 84 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and NEX-5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon M6 to produce more detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger M6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.