Canon M6 vs Sony NEX-5R

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon M6 and Sony NEX-5R, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M6 was revealed 4 years after the NEX-5R which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the M6 grades against the NEX-5R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M6 and Sony Alpha NEX-5R. The full galleries are provided at Canon M6 Gallery and Sony NEX-5R Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon M6 offers exterior 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-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the M6 and the NEX-5R.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M6 and NEX-5R is 84 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M6 and NEX-5R.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon M6 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent M6 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.