Canon M50 II vs Sony a5100

Let's look more in depth at the Canon M50 II and Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M50 II was introduced 6 years later than the a5100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the M50 II scores versus the a5100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Sony Alpha a5100. The whole galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon M50 II enjoys physical 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 a5100 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M50 II and Sony a5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the M50 II versus the a5100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and a5100 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and a5100.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you might want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger M50 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.