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Canon M50 II vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Canon M50 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Succeeded the Canon M50
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Introduced July 2021
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Canon M50 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon M50 II and Sony ZV-E10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M50 II was brought out 9 months before the ZV-E10 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M50 II grades against the ZV-E10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Sony ZV-E10

 M50 II ZV-E10 
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Canon M50 II

 ZV-E10 M50 II 
IntroducedJuly 2021October 2020Fresher by 9 months

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Sony ZV-E10

 M50 II ZV-E10 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II has outside dimensions 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 ZV-E10 has sizing of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the M50 II versus the ZV-E10.

Canon M50 II vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and ZV-E10 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and ZV-E10.

As you have seen, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs however you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older M50 II is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M50 II vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon M50 II
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E10
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography highlights
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
82
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
great high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography info
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography info
76
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (305 per charge)
77
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography information
78
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery life (305 shots)
88
great battery pack (440 per charge)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II Landscape photography information
Sony ZV-E10 Landscape photography information
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
terrible battery life (305 CIPA)
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Vlogging camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Vlogging camera
85
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
81
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M50 II vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Sony ZV-E10
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IISony ZV-E10
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Sony ZV-E10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2021-07-30
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 143 425
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Sony E
Number of lenses 23 150
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 grams (0.85 lb) 343 grams (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 440 shots
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $599 $699