Canon M6 vs Sony a5100

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon M6 and Sony a5100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the M6 (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M6 was introduced 2 years after the a5100 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the M6 grades versus the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M6 & Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M6 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M6 provides outside dimensions of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the M6 vs the a5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M6 and a5100 is 84 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The picture below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the M6 and a5100.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of images but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent M6 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.