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Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
79
Overall
66

Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Canon M50
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon M50 II versus Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The M50 II was manufactured 7 years after the NEX-5T which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M50 II scores versus the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Sony NEX-5T

 M50 II NEX-5T 
IntroducedOctober 2020August 2013Newer by 87 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Canon M50 II

 NEX-5T M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Sony NEX-5T

 M50 II NEX-5T 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II comes with outer dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M50 II versus Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M50 II against the NEX-5T.

Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and NEX-5T is 79 and 89 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and NEX-5T.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon M50 II to result in more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer M50 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography factors
Sony NEX-5T Street photography factors
84
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography features
76
has image stabilization
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
bad battery (305 per charge)
69
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography highlights
78
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery (305 CIPA)
77
comes with touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-5T Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (305 per charge)
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging advice
85
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic support
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Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Sony NEX-5T
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IISony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2013-08-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 143 99
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Sony E
Number of lenses 23 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 387 grams (0.85 lbs) 276 grams (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 305 shots 330 shots
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $599 $400