Canon M50 II vs Sony A6000
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Canon M50 II vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Announced October 2020
- Previous Model is Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Launched April 2014
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-6
- Newer Model is Sony A6300

Canon M50 II vs Sony A6000 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Canon M50 II vs Sony A6000, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

The M50 II was brought out 6 years after the A6000 which is quite a serious difference as far as 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 A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the M50 II scores against the A6000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon M50 II vs Sony A6000 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M50 II Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Sony A6000
M50 II | A6000 | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | ![]() | April 2014 | Newer by 79 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper screen (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Canon M50 II
A6000 | M50 II |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Sony A6000
M50 II | A6000 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen measurements |
Canon M50 II vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M50 II comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
See the Canon M50 II vs Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the M50 II compared to the A6000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and A6000 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and A6000.
As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you should take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher M50 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 II vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Announced | 2020-10-14 | 2014-04-23 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 179 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
Total lenses | 23 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | - | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
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) | 344 grams (0.76 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 photographs | 360 photographs |
Battery style | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $599 | $548 |