Canon EOS M M50 Black
Canon
64 Overall Score
vs
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
Sony
86 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS M M50 Black
92 out of 100 high confidence 47 reviews
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
Image quality 5
Ease of use 4
Value for money 3
Portability 3
Lens compatibility 6
Audio quality 2
Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
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Scores
Wedding Events
Photography
Beginner
Sports Wildlife
Product Photography
Youtube
Video
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Canon EOS M M50 | Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | BSI CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.100000381469727 MP | 61 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 50★ |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 143Phase Detection: 99 | Photo, VideoPhase Detection: 693 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 10 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 7 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 24 fps | 60 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | S-Log3/S-Cinetone |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.13 kg★ | 0.72 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 440 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C★ | USB Type-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | HDMI Output |
| 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 a7R ILCE7RM5/B 2023
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong video (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average social proof (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sony a7R ILCE7RM5/B
Scores 86 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 33 specs.