Canon EOS M100 vs Sony Alpha A6500 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M100 vs Alpha A6500 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M100 vs Sony Alpha A6500 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 A6500

  • Introduced in October 2016
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 11 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount E Mount
  • WiFi built-in
  • 120 x 66.9 x 53.3mm³ (4.7″ x 2.6″ x 2.1″)
  • 453g (14.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Alpha A6500

EOS M100 vs Alpha A6500 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 A6500 sensor comparison

Canon EOS M100 VS Sony Alpha A6500 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M100 a better choice

EOS M100

Alpha A6500
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
Weighs less (2)

302g
(9.7 oz.)		 453g
(14.6 oz.)
More portable (2)

255cm³
(16 cu.in.)		 428cm³
(27 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M100 are that the display has a higher resolution, the lower weight than the Alpha A6500 and the more compact size.

The EOS M100 scores 6 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Alpha A6500

EOS M100

Alpha A6500
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

6 11
Auto Focus points (4)

49 425
Larger lens selection (3)

7 50
Image stabilizer (3)
Better Video (2)

1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
External microphone (2)
Longer battery life (3, photos)

295 350

Conclusion: Advantages of the Alpha A6500 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger selection of lenses. We also like the optical image stabilizer, the superior video recording and the connector for an external microphone. Another advantage over the EOS M100: that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 21 points for the Alpha A6500.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M100

Alpha A6500
Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Resolution (megapixel)

24.20 24.20
Sensor cleaning
Sensitivity

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 25600 ISO
Built-in flash
Articulated screen
Touch screen
WiFi
Canon EOS M100 VS Sony Alpha A6500 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M100 and Alpha A6500

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M100

Sony Alpha A6500

6
21

We recommend Sony Alpha A6500 as better choice.