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Canon M50 II vs Sony A7R V

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
96
Overall
88

Canon M50 II vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Canon M50
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2022
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R IV
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Canon M50 II vs Sony A7R V Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon M50 II versus Sony A7R V, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and A7R V (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The M50 II was introduced 24 months prior to the A7R V which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the M50 II grades versus the A7R V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Sony A7R V

 M50 II A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Canon M50 II

 A7R V M50 II 
LaunchedOctober 2022October 2020More modern by 24 months
Screen size3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k1040kClearer screen (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Sony A7R V

 M50 II A7R V 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon M50 II enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Sony A7R V has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M50 II versus Sony A7R V in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the M50 II and the A7R V.

Canon M50 II vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and A7R V is 79 and 60 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and A7R V.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The M50 II having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R V will resolve extra detail using its extra 37 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged M50 II is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Sony A7R V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography information
Sony A7R V Portrait photography information
81
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
89
manual focus
resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography advice
Sony A7R V Street photography advice
84
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Sports photography camera
76
image stabilization
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (305 shots)
91
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery (600 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Travel photography camera
78
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (305 CIPA)
80
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
resolution is fantastic (61MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R V as a Landscape photography camera
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
terrible battery power (305 CIPA)
89
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.20 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (61MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (600 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50 II
Vlogging with Sony A7R V
85
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
80
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (7680 x 4320 pxls)
comes with mic jack
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Canon M50 II vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Sony A7R V
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IISony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Sony Alpha A7R V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max boosted ISO 51200 102800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 693
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Sony E
Available lenses 23 187
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.20"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387g (0.85 pounds) 723g (1.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 shots 600 shots
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 Two
Price at launch $599 $3,900