Sony Alpha a5100 24.3MP Digital Camera vs Canon EOS M5 24.2MP DSLR Camera comparison

Compare Sony Alpha a5100 24.3MP Digital Camera
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key specs
Camera TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels24.3 MP24.2 MP
Sensor TypeAPS-CCMOS
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
TouchscreenYes-
Display Type-TFT
general
BrandSonyCanon
ModelAlpha a5100 24.3MP Digital CameraEOS M5 24.2MP DSLR Camera
Model NameAlpha A5100EOS M5
ColorBlackBlack
SLR Variant16-50Mm Lens-
TypeDigital CameraDSLR Camera
Effective Pixels24.3 MP24.2 MP
Dimensions(WxHxD)11 x 3.6 x 6.3 cm115.6 x 89.2 x 60.6 mm
Face DetectionYes-
Wide AngleYes-
Temperature0 to 400 to 40
Model Number-M5
Series-EOS
Weight-427 GM
Ports-USB Terminal, Micro USB, HDMI
sensor features
Sensor TypeAPS-CCMOS
ISO RatingISO 100 - 25600-
Maximum ISO25600 ISO25600 ISO
Maximum FPS6-
Sensor TechnologyExmor CMOS sensor-
lens features
Digital Zoom4x-
Aperture RangeF3.5 - F5.6-
Color FilterPrimary RGB Color Filter-
Other Lens FeaturesLens Compensation Peripheral Shading, Chromatic Aberration, Distortion-
Dust Reduction-Yes
focus features
Auto FocusYes-
Focus Points179 Points Phase-detection AF, 25 Points Contrast-detection AF-
Metering ModesMulti-segment, Center-weighted, SpotReal-time metering using the image sensor 1. Evaluative 2. Partial metering 3. Center-weighted evaluative metering 4. Spot
White BalancingAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent Warm White, Cool White, Day White, Daylight, Flash, Underwater, Color Temperature 2500 to 9900K and Color Filter G7 to M7 15 Step, A7 to B7 15 Step, Custom, AWB Micro Adjustment G7 to M7 15 Step, A7 to B7 15 Step, Bracketing 3 Frames, H / L SelectableAuto, Day, Light, Shade, Cloudy, Light bulb, White fluorescent light, Flash, Colour temperature, Custom.
Other Focus FeaturesFocus Sensitivity Range -1 EV - 20 EV ISO 100 Equivalent with F2.0 Lens Attached, AF Mode AF-A Automatic AF, AF-S Single-shot AF, AF-C Continuous AF, DMF Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Focus Area Wide 179 Points Phase-detection AF, 25 Points Contrast-detection AF, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot S / M / L, Lock-on AF Wide, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot S / M / L, Eye AF, Predictive Control, Focus Lock, AF Illuminator Built-in LED Type, AF Illuminator Range 0.3 - 3.0 m E PZ 16 - 50 mm, F3.5 - F5.6, OSS Lens Attached, Face Detection Modes On / Off, Face Registration, Face Selection, Maximum Number of Detectable 8, Touch Focus, Smart Zoom Still Images M 1.4x, S 2x, Digital Zoom Still Images L 4x, M 5.7x, S 8x-
Focus Mode-1. Autofocus - One-Shot AF - Servo AF 2. Manual focus 3. AF+MF Manual focus after One-Shot AF when shooting still images during movie recording
exposure features
Exposure CompensationStill Images +/- 3.0 EV 1/3 EV Steps, Movies +/- 2.0 EV 1/3 EV Steps1. Manual
Other Exposure FeaturesExposure Metering Sensitivity -1 EV - 20 EV ISO 100 Equivalent with F2.0 Lens Attached-
AE Lock/Exposure Lock-Yes
Spot Meter-Yes
shutter features
Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled, Vertical-traverse, Focal-plane TypeElectronic control only
Self-timerYesYes
Continuous ShotsContinuous Shooting High Maximum 6 fps, Low Maximum 3 fps-
Other Shutter FeaturesSmile Shutter Selectable from 3 Steps, Touch Shutter, Electronic Front Curtain Shutter-
Shutter Speed-1/4000 sec. to 30 sec. in Auto mode Highest flash-sync shutter speed 1/200 sec.
flash features
Built-in FlashYesYes
Flash ModesFlash Off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye Reduction On / Off SelectableManual pop-up flash
Flash Compensation1/3 EV Steps, +/- 2 EVstops in 1/3-stop increments
Other Flash FeaturesGuide Number 4 Meters at ISO 100, Flash Coverage 16 mm Focal-length Printed on the Lens Body, Control Pre-flash TTL, Recycling Time 3 sec-
External Flash-Yes
image features
Image FormatRAW, RAW and JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG StandardJPEG/RAW CR2 a Canon 14-bit RAW format
Gross Pixel24.7 MP25.8 MP
Red Eye ReductionYes-
Still Image SizeL 6000 x 3376 20 M, M 4240 x 2400 10 M, S 3008 x 1688 5.1 M2400 x 1600
Aspect Ratio-30200 AM
Maximum Resolution-6000 x 4000
display features
Display Size3 inch3 inch
Touch ScreenYes-
LCD Display Image Resolution921600 dotsApprox. 1.62 million dots
Other Display FeaturesPicture Effects Posterization Color, Posterization Black and White, Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color R, G, B, Y, High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera Normal / Cool / Warm / Green / Magenta, Soft High-key, Soft Focus High / Mid / Low, HDR Painting High / Mid / Low, Rich-tone Monochrome, Miniature Auto / Top / Middle H / Bottom / Right / Middle V / Left, Watercolor, Illustration High /Mid / Low, Touch Panel, Adjustable Angle 180°, White Magic, Display Contents Graphic Display, Display All Information, No Display Information, Histogram, Real-time Image Adjustment Display On / Off, Focus Check Focus Magnifier 5.9x, 11.7x, Zebra, Peaking MF Level Setting High / Mid / Low / Off, Color White / Red / Yellow, Marker Display Center, Aspect, Safety Zone, Guide-frame, Grid Line Rule of 3 Grid, Square Grid, Diagonal + Square Grid / Off, Playback Mode Single with or without Shooting Information, Y RGB Histogram and Highlight / Shadow Warning, 12 / 30 Frames Index View, Enlarged Display Mode L 16.7x, M 11.8x, S 8.3x, Panorama Standard 19.2x, Panorama Wide 29.1x, Image Orientation Manual / Off Selectable, Slideshow, Panorama Scrolling, Folder Selection Date, Still, MP4, AVCHD, XAVC S, Forward, Rewind Movie, Delete, Protect, Auto Review 10 / 5/ 2 sec, Off, Soft Skin Effect and at Any Angle with the Selfie 180° Flip Monitor-
Display Type-TFT
Display Resolution-1.62 million dots
connectivity features
WifiYes-
Wireless ConnectivityYes-
HDMI-Yes
USB-Yes
storage and power features
Upgradable MemoryYes-
Card TypeMemory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO HG Duo, Memory Stick XC HG Duo, SD / SDHC UHS-I Compliant / SDXC UHS-I Compliant-
Battery TypeAAA BatteryLithium ion
Other Storage FeaturesPC Interface Mass Storage-
Battery Life-Number of Still Image Shots CIPA compliant Monitor On Approx. 295 shots Electronic Colour Viewfinder On Approx. 295 shots
audio and video features
MicrophoneBuilt-in Microphone Stereo-
SpeakerBuilt-in, Monaural-
Video FormatJPEG DCF 2.0, Exif 2.3, MPF Baseline Compliant, RAW Sony ARW 2.3 Format, XAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 Compliant, MP4MPEG-4 AVC / H.264
Audio Features-MPEG-4 AAC-LC stereo
Video Resolution-1920 x 1080
Video Quality-Full HD
Frame Rates in Video Modes-59.94fps
modes and functions features
Drive ModesSingle Shooting, Continuous Shooting Hi / Lo Selectable, Self-timer 10 / 2 sec Delay Selectable, Self-timer Continuous with 10 sec Delay 3/5 Frames Selectable, Bracket Single, Bracket Continuous, White Balance Bracket, DRO BracketSingle shooting, Continuous shooting High-speed continuous shooting, low-speed continuous shooting
Scene ModesPortrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur-
HD Support-Yes
viewfinder features
View Finder Type-Built-in electronic colour viewfinder
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