Canon M50 II vs Sony a1
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Canon M50 II vs Sony a1 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Released October 2020
- Older Model is Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 50MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Sony E Mount
- 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
- Released January 2021
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Lets take a closer look at the Canon M50 II versus Sony a1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and a1 (50MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe M50 II was launched 3 months prior to the a1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M50 II matches up against the a1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Sony a1
| M50 II | a1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Canon M50 II
| a1 | M50 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1440k |  | 1040k | Clearer screen (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M50 II and Sony a1
| M50 II | a1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | October 2020 |  | January 2021 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon M50 II vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II features outer measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony a1 has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the M50 II versus the a1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and a1 is 79 and 61 respectively.
Canon M50 II vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and a1.
Plainly, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M50 II featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony a1 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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Canon M50 II vs Sony a1 Specifications
| Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Sony Alpha a1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Sony Alpha a1 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2020-10-14 | 2021-01-26 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 50MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 8640 x 5760 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 23 | 133 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 1,440k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 9,437k dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.9x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 30.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | - | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/400s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| GPS | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 387g (0.85 lb) | 737g (1.62 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 305 images | 530 images |
| Battery format | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported) |
| Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
| Launch cost | $599 | $6,498 |