Sony A5100 vs Canon EOS M100

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Sony A5100 vs Canon EOS M100

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony A5100 advantages over Canon EOS M100

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

400 vs 295 shots
Capture more photos

Canon EOS M100 advantages over Sony A5100

Fast startup
~1.50 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Newer
7 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
347k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.11 vs 0.23 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Very small and comfortable form factor; Very good image quality for its class; New dual video record function; Quick autofocus and good dynamic range.
Lacks an EVF and external mode dial; No hot shoe; JPEG processing at higher ISOs not as good as some competing mid-level models.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Canon EOS M100, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX1000

Sony A5100

Samsung NX1000

$348
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$413
APS-C

Higher-res screen
Hot shoe

Compare Sony A5100 vs Samsung NX1000

Canon EOS M100

Samsung NX1000

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$413
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Samsung NX1000

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Sony A5100

Samsung NX1100

$348
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Higher-res screen
Hot shoe

Compare Sony A5100 vs Samsung NX1100

Canon EOS M100

Samsung NX1100

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$450
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Sony A5000

Sony A5100

Sony A5000

$348
APS-C

Touchscreen
Higher effective ISO

$298
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A5100 vs Sony A5000

Canon EOS M100

Sony A5000

$449
APS-C

Touchscreen
Fast startup

$298
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Sony A5000

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A5100

Fujifilm X-A5

$348
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Sony A5100 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Canon EOS M100

Fujifilm X-A5

$449
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Canon EOS M200

Sony A5100

Canon EOS M200

$348
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Sony A5100 vs Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

$449
APS-C

NFC

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Slow-motion videos

Compare Canon EOS M100 vs Canon EOS M200

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