Canon EOS M5 vs Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS M5Alpha DSLR-A380
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A350
      Successor ModelSony Alpha DSLR-A390
      MSRP$979 (body), $1099 (w/15-45mm lens), $1479 (w/18-150mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.6 x 15.8 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel14.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel14.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 3,200
      Photo Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      ProcessorDIGIC 7BIONZ
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004592 x 3056
      Other Resolutions3:2 (6000 x 4000, 3984 x 2656, 2976 x 1984, 2400 x 1600), 16:9 (6000 x 3368, 3984 x 2240, 2976 x 1680, 2400 x 1344), 4:3 (5328 x 4000, 3552 x 2664, 2656 x 1992, 2112 x 1600), 1:1 (4000 x 4000, 2656 x 2656, 1984 x 1984, 1600 x 1600)4592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, Standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      AF Detection Range-1 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points499
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte
      Optics Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Lens MountCanon EF-MSony A
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"2.7"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.74x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.49x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Shutter Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled focal-place
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps2.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto (E-TTL II)
      Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings)
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Wireless
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 10010.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockManual / Auto
      DXO Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      DxO Low Light ISO1262614
      DxO Color Depth23.422.6
      DxO Dynamic Range12.411.8
      DxO Overall Score7767
      Video Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [26 to 52 Mbps]
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps
      Video FormatsMP4, H.264, AAC
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired, wireless, or smartphone Wired or Wireless (Optional)
      Environmental Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Dimensions116 x 89 x 61 mm (4.57 x 3.5 x 2.4")128 x 97 x 71 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 2.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)519 g (1.14 lb / 18.31 oz)
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Battery PackLP-E17NP-FH50
      Battery Life295 shots500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo
      Other Canon EOS M5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom, remote 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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