Canon R100 vs Sony NEX-5T

Lets look more in depth at the Canon R100 versus Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the R100 (24MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R100 was introduced 9 years after the NEX-5T which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon R100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the R100 grades vs the NEX-5T in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R100 & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The whole galleries are available at Canon R100 Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R100 has exterior measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the R100 against the NEX-5T.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and NEX-5T is 76 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R100 and NEX-5T.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon R100 to result in greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern R100 provides an advantage in sensor tech.