Canon 5D MIV vs Canon M50
55 Imaging
74 Features
85 Overall
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79 Imaging
67 Features
88 Overall
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon M50 Key Specs
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- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Canon EF Mount
- 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
- Introduced August 2016
- Old Model is Canon 5D MIII
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Released February 2018
- Refreshed by Canon M50 II
Photography Glossary Canon 5D MIV vs Canon M50 Overview
Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon 5D MIV versus Canon M50, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both sold by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and M50 (24MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and M50 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 5D MIV was released 18 months prior to the M50 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D MIV being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the 5D MIV scores versus the M50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 5D Mark IV and Canon EOS M50. The complete galleries are available at Canon 5D MIV Gallery and Canon M50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon M50
| 5D MIV | M50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
| Screen resolution | 1620k | 1040k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Canon 5D MIV
| M50 | 5D MIV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2018 | August 2016 | More recent by 18 months | |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
| Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Canon M50
| 5D MIV | M50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
| Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Canon 5D MIV vs Canon M50 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon 5D MIV comes with physical measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") and a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Canon M50 has specifications of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).
Examine the Canon 5D MIV versus Canon M50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 5D MIV vs the M50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and M50 is 55 and 79 respectively.
Canon 5D MIV vs Canon M50 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D MIV and M50.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5D MIV due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon 5D MIV will provide more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 5D MIV will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon M50 Specifications
| Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Canon EOS M50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | Canon EOS 5D Mark IV | Canon EOS M50 |
| Type | Advanced DSLR | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2016-08-25 | 2018-02-26 |
| Physical type | Mid-size SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 6+ | Digic 8 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
| Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 332.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 30 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 61 | 143 |
| Cross focus points | 41 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Canon EF | Canon EF-M |
| Number of lenses | 250 | 23 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,620k dots | 1,040k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/200 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | No |
| GPS | Built-in | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 890 gr (1.96 lb) | 390 gr (0.86 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 91 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | 24.8 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.6 | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | 2995 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 900 images | 235 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Built-in |
| Battery model | LP-E6 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) |
| Card slots | Dual | One |
| Cost at release | $3,299 | $779 |