Canon M5 vs Sony A6000 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Canon M5 vs Sony A6000.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Canon M5	Sony A6000
Megapixels	24.2	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	APS-C	APS-C
Crop Factor	1.6x	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	Yes
Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	Yes (Movie only)	No
Lens Mount	Canon EF-M	Sony E
ISO	100 - 25,600	100 -25,600
Expanded ISO	None	51,200
AF Points	49 Hybrid	179
Cross-type AF Points	Dual Pixel AF	179 phase
Continuous Mode	7fps	11fps
LCD	3.2" - Articulating	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,620,000 dots	921,600 dots
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	EVF (2.36M)	EVF (1.44M)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification		1.07x
Video Resolution	1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p	1920x1080 (60/24p)
	1280x720 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	No
Headphone Jack	No	No
Memory Card Type	SD	SD or MS Pro
Dual Card Slots	No	No
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-I
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/4000	1/4000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	27	47
RAW Buffer Size	18	22
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200	1/160
Startup Time	1.2s	2.2s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Environmentally Sealed	No	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	295 shots	360 shots
Battery Included	Yes (LP-E17)	Yes (NP-FW50)
Weight	15.0 oz (427g)	12.1 oz (344g)
Size	4.6 x 3.5 x 2.4"	4.7 x 2.6 x 1.8"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2016	2014

Canon M5 Advantages:

• LCD – 3.2″ vs 3.0″.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Touchscreen Support

• Microphone Jack – If you’re going to record videos where audio quality is important, a microphone jack is super helpful.

• Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/200 vs /160.

• Bluetooth Support

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Sony A6000 Advantages:

• ISO – 51,200 vs 25,600. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• AF Points – 179 vs 49.

• Continuous mode – 11fps vs 7fps. It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 47 vs 27. Useful for long bursts.

• RAW Buffer Size – 22 vs 18. 

• Environmentally Sealed – The Sony A6000 is much more protected for shooting outdoors in difficult terrain and bad weather conditions.

• Battery Life – 360 shots vs 295 shots.

• Weight – The Sony A6000 weighs 83g less.

• Size – The Sony A6000 is noticeably smaller.

You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.