Canon M50 II vs Sony A7c
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Canon M50 II vs Sony A7c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Launched October 2020
- Previous Model is Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
- Launched September 2020
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Lets look much closer at the Canon M50 II and Sony A7c, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is very well matched but the M50 II (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe M50 II was revealed at a similar time to the A7c so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the M50 II matches up vs the A7c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Sony A7c
| M50 II | A7c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Canon M50 II
| A7c | M50 II |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M50 II and Sony A7c
| M50 II | A7c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2020 |  | September 2020 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 II vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M50 II provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony A7c has specifications of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Examine the Canon M50 II and Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M50 II versus the A7c.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and A7c is 79 and 78 respectively.
Canon M50 II vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The picture underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 II and A7c.
As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The M50 II includes the tinier sensor which should make achieving bokeh harder.
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Canon M50 II vs Sony A7c Specifications
| Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Sony Alpha A7c | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Sony Alpha A7c |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2020-10-14 | 2020-09-14 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-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 area | 332.3mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | 693 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 23 | 122 |
| Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | - | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 387 gr (0.85 pounds) | 509 gr (1.12 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 305 photographs | 740 photographs |
| Type of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $599 | $1,800 |