Canon EOS M M50 Mark II White 2020
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Canon EOS M M50 Mark II White 2020
The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is generally well-liked for its lightweight design, ease of use, and good video quality, especially for vlogging and live-streaming. However, some users report short battery life, connectivity issues with USB, and disappointment with the lack of major upgrades over the original M50. Overall, it's a solid entry-level mirrorless camera with some limitations.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable
- Easy to use for beginners
- Great video quality for vlogging
- Good autofocus with eye tracking
- WiFi connectivity for image transfer
Cons
- Short battery life
- USB connectivity issues with laptops
- No major upgrades from M50 Mark I
- No interval shooting mode for photos
- White body not sold separately
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
The Sony A1 II is widely praised for its exceptional autofocus, pre-capture feature, and improved ergonomics, making it a top choice for wildlife and action photographers. Users highlight the AI-driven subject tracking, enhanced IBIS, and versatile button customization as standout upgrades over the original A1. However, some express disappointment with the unchanged hot shoe cover that can cause lockups, the lack of RAW support in certain editors, and the high price point. Overall, it is considered a significant but costly improvement for those who demand the best.
Pros
- Exceptional autofocus
- Pre-capture feature
- Improved ergonomics
- AI subject tracking
- Enhanced IBIS
Cons
- Unchanged hot shoe cover
- Lack of RAW support in some editors
- High price
- EVF resolution drop during AF
- Single SD card slot limitation
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EOS M M50 Mark II | Sony a1 a1 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Size | aps-c | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.100000381469727 MP | 50.099998474121094 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 | BIONZ XR |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 143Phase Detection: 99 | Phase Detection: 759 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 30 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 30 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 8K★ |
| 4K FPS | 24 fps | 120 fps★ |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✗ | ✓★ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codec | H.264/MP4 | H.265/XAVC HS, H.264/XAVC S-I, H.264/XAVC S |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3.2"★ |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots | 9.4M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | 0.66 kg |
| Battery Life | — | 420 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | Micro-USB (USB 2.0) | USB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★ |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI★ | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EOS M M50 Mark II White 2020
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong sensor (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (15th percentile)15th %ile
Sony a1 a1 II Black 2024
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong evf (99th percentile)99th %ile
Pricing
Canon EOS M M50 Mark II White 2020 offers 4.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 17 of 33 specs.
