Canon EOS M100 vs Sony Alpha 6000

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha 6000
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS M100Alpha 6000
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS M10 Sony NEX-6
      Successor ModelCanon EOS M200 Sony Alpha 6100
      MSRP$599 (w/15-45mm lens), $949 (w/15-45 and 55-200mm lenses)$799 with 16-50mm Powerzoom
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha 6000
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel24.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha 6000
      ProcessorDIGIC 7BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalExtra fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      Focus Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha 6000
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +18 EV0 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points49179
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha 6000
      Lens MountCanon EF-MSony E
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha 6000
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha 6000
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.05x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha 6000
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled focal-planeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.1 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 6.1 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 21 Frames in Raw Format
      Up to 6.1 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames in JPEG Format
      Up to 4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 21 Frames in Raw Format
      Up to 4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames in JPEG Format
      Up to 11 fps
      Flash Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha 6000
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto (E-TTL II)Flash off
      auto
      fill-flaw
      slow sync
      redeye reduction
      hi-speed sync
      wireless control
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 1006.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha 6000
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha 6000
      DxO Low Light ISO12721347
      DxO Color Depth23.524.1
      DxO Dynamic Range13.013.1
      DxO Overall Score7982
      Video Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha 6000
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 29.97 fps or less
      10 min - 59.94/50 fps
      30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha 6000
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha 6000
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone wired or PC
      Environmental Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha 6000
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha 6000
      Dimensions108 x 67 x 35 mm (4.25 x 2.64 x 1.38")120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.77")
      Weight (inc. batteries)302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.7 x 6.6 x 5.4"6.2 x 5.75 x 5.25"
      Package Weight2.35 lb1.48 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha 6000
      Battery PackLP-E12NP-FW50
      Battery Life295 shots360 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS M100 Sony Alpha 6000
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom 2 or 10 sec, continuous 3-5 shot
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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