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Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-C3

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
57
Features
57
Overall
57

Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-C3 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Superseded the Canon M50
Sony NEX-C3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 225g - 110 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-3
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-F3
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Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-C3 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon M50 II and Sony NEX-C3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and NEX-C3 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The M50 II was brought out 9 years later than the NEX-C3 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M50 II matches up versus the NEX-C3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Sony NEX-C3

 M50 II NEX-C3 
RevealedOctober 2020August 2011Fresher by 112 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-C3 over the Canon M50 II

 NEX-C3 M50 II 

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Sony NEX-C3

 M50 II NEX-C3 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-C3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II has got external measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has sizing of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the M50 II vs the NEX-C3.

Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-C3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and NEX-C3 is 79 and 91 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-C3 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-C3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and NEX-C3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon M50 II to render extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent M50 II is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-C3 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-C3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-C3 Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Street photography highlights
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average (225g)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon M50 II
Sports photography with Sony NEX-C3
76
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (305 shots)
53
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery pack (400 shots)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-C3 Travel photography highlights
78
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (305 CIPA)
71
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than average (225 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-C3 Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
not so great battery pack (305 per charge)
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (400 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-C3 as a Vlogging camera
85
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
27
lighter than average (225 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon M50 II vs Sony NEX-C3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Sony NEX-C3
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IISony Alpha NEX-C3
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Sony Alpha NEX-C3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2011-08-22
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 measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 25
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Sony E
Number of lenses 23 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 gr (0.85 lb) 225 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 110 x 60 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1083
Other
Battery life 305 images 400 images
Type of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $599 $343