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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon M50

Portability
55
Imaging
74
Features
85
Overall
78
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Canon EOS M50 front
Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
88
Overall
75

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon M50 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 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
Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 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.

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The 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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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Canon M50

 5D MIV M50 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Canon 5D MIV

 M50 5D MIV 
ReleasedFebruary 2018August 2016More recent by 18 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon M50 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon M50 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon M50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Canon M50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 5D MIV
Portrait photography with Canon M50
84
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is fantastic (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography info
Canon M50 Street photography info
64
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
84
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Sports photography factors
Canon M50 Sports photography factors
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is fantastic (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
75
has image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
low battery pack (235 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography highlights
Canon M50 Travel photography highlights
66
environment proof
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is fantastic (30MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
78
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (235 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Landscape photography information
Canon M50 Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is fantastic (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
low battery pack (235 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Vlogging info
Canon M50 Vlogging info
31
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
85
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
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Canon 5D MIV vs Canon M50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Canon M50
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVCanon 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