Canon EOS M M50 Black
Sony Alpha a7R III Plus Kit 2017
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS M M50 Black
The Canon EOS M50 is overwhelmingly praised as a fantastic beginner mirrorless camera, especially for those upgrading from a phone or older camera. Users love its lightweight design, excellent image quality, and user-friendly features, making it ideal for vlogging, street photography, and general use. Verified buyers consistently highlight its value and ease of use, though some note the need for an external mic for better audio and an adapter for EF lenses.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Lightweight and portable design
- User-friendly for beginners
- Great value for money
- Versatile for vlogging and photography
Cons
- No headphone jack
- No built-in GPS
- Requires adapter for EF lenses
- 4K video has crop factor
- No cable release port
Sony Alpha a7R III Plus Kit 2017
The Sony A7R III is overwhelmingly praised as a top-tier mirrorless camera, especially for its 42-megapixel sensor, fast 10fps burst, and excellent autofocus. Users upgrading from older Sony or Nikon models note a dramatic improvement in image quality and handling. A few minor concerns include the lack of 10-bit video without an external recorder and a desire for more frequent firmware updates.
Pros
- 42-megapixel sensor
- 10fps burst shooting
- excellent autofocus
- lightweight and compact
- 5-axis image stabilization
Cons
- No 10-bit video without external recorder
- Occasional overheating during setup
- Desire for more frequent firmware updates
- 8-bit 4:2:0 internal video only
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS M M50 | Sony Alpha a7R III | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.100000381469727 MP | 42.400001525878906 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 | BIONZ X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 143Phase Detection: 99 | Phase Detection: 399Contrast Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 12 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 24 fps | 30 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 530 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS M M50 Black
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sensor (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
Sony Alpha a7R III Plus Kit 2017
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Scores 94 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.