Sony a5100 vs Canon EOS M200
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a5100 and Canon EOS M200. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a5100 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS M200 is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a5100 were released 2014 and Canon EOS M200 was released 2019. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a5100 | 2014 |
Canon EOS M200 | 2019 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a5100 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS M200 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a5100 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS M200 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Sony a5100 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS M200 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a5100 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS M200 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
ISO range
Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a5100 | 100-25600 |
Canon EOS M200 | 100-25600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M200 belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a5100
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M200
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a5100 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M200 can shoot up to 6,1 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a5100 | 6 |
Canon EOS M200 | 6,1 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a5100 and Canon EOS M200 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS M200 weighs 299 gr (equal to 0.66 lb) which is 6% heavier than Sony a5100 and its 283 gr (or 0.62 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a5100 | 283 gr 0.62 lb |
Canon EOS M200 | 299 gr 0.66 lb |
Sony a5100 vs Canon EOS M200 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a5100 and Canon EOS M200, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a5100 |
Canon EOS M200 |
Name | Sony a5100 | Canon EOS M200 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a5100 |
Canon EOS M200 |
Release Year | 2014 | 2019 |
Release Date | 2014-08-18 | 2019-09-25 |
MSRP | 549 USD | 599 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a5100 |
Canon EOS M200 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a5100 |
Canon EOS M200 |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Sony a5100 |
Canon EOS M200 |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 100 - 25600 |
White Balance Presets | 10 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a5100 |
Canon EOS M200 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 179 | 143 |
Lens Mount |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a5100 |
Canon EOS M200 |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 921600 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | No Viewfinder | No Viewfinder |
Viewfinder Coverage | ||
Viewfinder Magnification | ||
Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | 0 |
Photography features |
Sony a5100 |
Canon EOS M200 |
Frames per second | 6 fps | 6,1 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 4 meters | 5 meters |
External Flash | No | No |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a5100 |
Canon EOS M200 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 XF-AVC AVCHD |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a5100 |
Canon EOS M200 |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a5100 |
Canon EOS M200 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2) |
Remote Control | Yes (wired or PC) | Yes (via Smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a5100 |
Canon EOS M200 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger
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LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger
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Battery Life (CIPA) | 400 shots | 315 shots |
Width | 110 mm | 108 mm |
Height | 63 mm | 67 mm |
Depth | 36 mm | 35 mm |
Weight | 283 gram | 299 gram |