Canon EOS M100 vs Sony Alpha A6000 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M100 vs Alpha A6000 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M100 vs Sony Alpha A6000 Specs

EOS M100

  • Introduced in August 2017
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 108.2 x 67.1 x 35.1mm³ (4.3″ x 2.6″ x 1.4″)
  • 302g (9.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M100

Alpha A6000

  • Introduced in February 2014
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 11 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount E Mount
  • WiFi built-in
  • 120 x 66.9 x 45.1mm³ (4.7″ x 2.6″ x 1.8″)
  • 344g (11.1 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Alpha A6000

EOS M100 vs Alpha A6000 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: EOS M100 an Alpha A6000 sensor comparison

Canon EOS M100 VS Sony Alpha A6000 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M100 a better choice

EOS M100

Alpha A6000
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
Touch screen (2)
Weighs less (2)

302g
(9.7 oz.)		 344g
(11.1 oz.)
More portable (2)

255cm³
(16 cu.in.)		 362cm³
(23 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M100 are that the display has a higher resolution, the rather comfortable touch screen and the lower weight than the Alpha A6000. Another advantage over the Alpha A6000: the more compact size.

The EOS M100 scores 8 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Alpha A6000

EOS M100

Alpha A6000
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.20 24.30
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 11
Auto Focus points (4)

49 179
Larger lens selection (3)

7 50
Longer battery life (3, photos)

295 360

Conclusion: Advantages of the Alpha A6000 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Sony are the larger selection of lenses and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 19 points for the Alpha A6000.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M100

Alpha A6000
Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Sensor cleaning
Sensitivity

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 25600 ISO
Built-in flash
Articulated screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
WiFi
Canon EOS M100 VS Sony Alpha A6000 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M100 and Alpha A6000

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M100

Sony Alpha A6000

8
19

We recommend Sony Alpha A6000 as better choice.