Canon R10 vs Sony a5100

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon R10 versus Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the R10 (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The R10 was released 7 years after the a5100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon R10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the R10 matches up vs the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R10 and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R10 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R10 comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the R10 compared to the a5100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the R10 and a5100 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R10 and a5100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern R10 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.