Canon M50 vs Sony A7 IV

Here is a extensive analysis of the Canon M50 and Sony A7 IV, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and A7 IV (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The M50 was launched 4 years prior to the A7 IV and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the M50 matches up against the A7 IV when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 and Sony Alpha A7 IV. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon M50 Gallery and Sony A7 IV Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony A7 IV has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Compare the Canon M50 and Sony A7 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the M50 vs the A7 IV.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and A7 IV is 79 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and A7 IV.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The M50 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony A7 IV will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older M50 is going to be behind in sensor tech.