Canon M50 II vs Sony A6500
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Canon M50 II vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Launched October 2020
- Older Model is Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Launched October 2016
- Replaced the Sony A6300

Canon M50 II vs Sony A6500 Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon M50 II vs Sony A6500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is very similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

The M50 II was unveiled 4 years after the A6500 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the M50 II matches up versus the A6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon M50 II vs Sony A6500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II and Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are provided at Canon M50 II Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Sony A6500
M50 II | A6500 | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | ![]() | October 2016 | Newer by 49 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Canon M50 II
A6500 | M50 II |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Sony A6500
M50 II | A6500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 II vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II enjoys exterior 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 A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
See the Canon M50 II vs Sony A6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the M50 II compared to the A6500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and A6500 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and A6500.
As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent M50 II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 II vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 II vs Sony A6500 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Sony Alpha a6500 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2020-10-14 | 2016-10-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
Available lenses | 23 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,359k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 387 gr (0.85 pounds) | 453 gr (1.00 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1405 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 pictures | 350 pictures |
Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $599 | $1,298 |