Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-5T
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Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony NEX-5R

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).

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.

Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-5T Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M50 II Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Sony NEX-5T
M50 II | NEX-5T | |||
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Introduced | October 2020 | ![]() | August 2013 | Newer by 87 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Canon M50 II
NEX-5T | M50 II |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Sony NEX-5T
M50 II | NEX-5T | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |