Sony a6100 vs Canon EOS Kiss M
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a6100 and Canon EOS Kiss M. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a6100 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS Kiss M is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a6100 were released 2019 and Canon EOS Kiss M was released 2018. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a6100 | 2019 |
Canon EOS Kiss M | 2018 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a6100 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS Kiss M 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 a6100 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS Kiss M | 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 a6100 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss M has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a6100 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
ISO range
Sony a6100 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss M. Sony a6100 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Canon EOS Kiss M has 100 to 25600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a6100 | 100-32000 |
Canon EOS Kiss M | 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 Kiss M 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 a6100
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss M
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a6100 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss M can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a6100 | 11 |
Canon EOS Kiss M | 10 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a6100 and Canon EOS Kiss M 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.
Sony a6100 weighs 396 gr (equal to 0.87 lb) which is 2% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss M and its 390 gr (or 0.86 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a6100 | 396 gr 0.87 lb |
Canon EOS Kiss M | 390 gr 0.86 lb |
Sony a6100 vs Canon EOS Kiss M Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a6100 and Canon EOS Kiss M, 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 a6100 |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Name | Sony a6100 | Canon EOS Kiss M |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Release Year | 2019 | 2018 |
Release Date | 2019-08-28 | 2018-02-26 |
MSRP | 749 USD | 779 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
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 a6100 |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
ISO Range | 100 - 32000 | 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 a6100 |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
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 | 425 | 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 a6100 |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 921600 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1440000 | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Frames per second | 11 fps | 10 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 | 6 meters | 5 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 XAVC-S AVCHD |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + NFC + Bluetooth) |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (wireless or smartphone) | Yes (via smartphone) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a6100 |
Canon EOS Kiss M |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 420 shots | 235 shots |
Width | 120 mm | 116 mm |
Height | 67 mm | 88 mm |
Depth | 59 mm | 59 mm |
Weight | 396 gram | 390 gram |