Canon EOS M10 vs Sony NEX 7 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M10 vs NEX 7 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M10 vs Sony NEX 7 Specs

EOS M10

  • Introduced in October 2015
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 18 megapixel
  • 4 frames/second
  • 100 – 12800 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 108 x 66.6 x 35mm³ (4.3″ x 2.6″ x 1.4″)
  • 301g (9.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M10

NEX 7

  • Introduced in August 2011
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 100 – 16000 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount E Mount
  • No WiFi
  • 120 x 67 x 43mm³ (4.7″ x 2.6″ x 1.7″)
  • 400g (12.9 oz.)

All specs: Main page for NEX 7

EOS M10 vs NEX 7 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 M10 an NEX 7 sensor comparison

Canon EOS M10 VS Sony NEX 7 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M10 a better choice

EOS M10

NEX 7

Auto Focus points (4)

49 25
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
Touch screen (2)

Weighs less (2)

301g
(9.7 oz.)
400g
(12.9 oz.)
More portable (2)

252cm³
(16 cu.in.)
346cm³
(22 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M10 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, that the display has a higher resolution and the rather comfortable touch screen. A recommendation of the EOS M10 is made easy by the lower weight than the NEX 7, the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The EOS M10 scores 14 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony NEX 7

EOS M10

NEX 7

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

18.00 24.20
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

4 10
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 12800 ISO 100 – 16000 ISO
Larger lens selection (3)

7 50
Longer battery life (3, photos)

255 430

Conclusion: Advantages of the NEX 7 are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the larger sensitivity. We also like the larger selection of lenses and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 19 points for the NEX 7.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M10

NEX 7

Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Sensor cleaning

Built-in flash

Articulated screen

Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Canon EOS M10 VS Sony NEX 7 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M10 and NEX 7

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M10

Sony NEX 7

14
19

We recommend Sony NEX 7 as better choice.