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Canon M50 II vs Sony A9 II

Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Canon M50 II vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Replaced the Canon M50
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Older Model is Sony A9
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Canon M50 II vs Sony A9 II Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon M50 II vs Sony A9 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is very similar but the M50 II (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M50 II was introduced 13 months later than the A9 II making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the M50 II matches up against the A9 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Sony A9 II

 M50 II A9 II 
ReleasedOctober 2020October 2019Fresher by 13 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Canon M50 II

 A9 II M50 II 
Display resolution1440k1040kClearer display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Sony A9 II

 M50 II A9 II 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M50 II vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II provides external dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the M50 II vs the A9 II.

Canon M50 II vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and A9 II is 79 and 62 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and A9 II.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The M50 II contains the tinier sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult. The more modern M50 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon M50 II vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography details
Sony A9 II Portrait photography details
81
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
84
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon M50 II
Street photography with Sony A9 II
84
fully articulated screen
image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography info
Sony A9 II Sports photography info
76
image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (305 per charge)
87
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (690 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50 II
Travel photography with Sony A9 II
78
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
low battery pack (305 per charge)
72
better than average battery power (690 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography info
Sony A9 II Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
low battery pack (305 CIPA)
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (690 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 II as a Vlogging camera
85
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone socket
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Canon M50 II vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Sony A9 II
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IISony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2019-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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
Amount of lenses 23 121
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387 grams (0.85 pounds) 678 grams (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 690 photographs
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 Dual
Price at launch $599 $4,498