Canon M6 vs Sony NEX-5N

The following is a in depth analysis of the Canon M6 and Sony NEX-5N, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M6 was unveiled 5 years after the NEX-5N which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M6 matches up vs the NEX-5N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M6 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M6 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 features external measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the M6 compared to the NEX-5N.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M6 and NEX-5N is 84 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 and NEX-5N.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon M6 to deliver extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger M6 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.