Canon M50 II vs Sony A7R IV

Let's take a closer look at the Canon M50 II versus Sony A7R IV, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The M50 II was manufactured 16 months after the A7R IV which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the M50 II matches up against the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Sony Alpha A7R IV. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M50 II Gallery and Sony A7R IV Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II features physical dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has proportions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M50 II versus Sony A7R IV in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M50 II against the A7R IV.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and A7R IV is 79 and 62 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and A7R IV.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M50 II due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R IV will deliver greater detail due to its extra 37MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M50 II is going to have an edge in sensor technology.