Canon M50 II vs Sony A6300

Here, we are comparing the Canon M50 II versus Sony A6300, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The M50 II was announced 4 years after the A6300 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the M50 II matches up vs the A6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Sony Alpha a6300. The whole galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II has external measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Canon M50 II versus Sony A6300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the M50 II and the A6300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and A6300 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and A6300.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer M50 II provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.