Canon M50 vs Sony A7R IV
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Canon M50 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Later Model is Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Launched July 2019
- Replaced the Sony A7R III
- Updated by Sony A7R V
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In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon M50 versus Sony A7R IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the M50 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe M50 was revealed 16 months prior to the A7R IV making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the M50 grades versus the A7R IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 & Sony Alpha A7R IV. The full galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery & Sony A7R IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Sony A7R IV
| M50 | A7R IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Canon M50
| A7R IV | M50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2019 |  | February 2018 | More recent by 16 months |
| Display resolution | 1440k |  | 1040k | Sharper display (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M50 and Sony A7R IV
| M50 | A7R IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon M50 offers outer measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the M50 versus the A7R IV.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the M50 and A7R IV is 79 and 62 respectively.
Canon M50 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and A7R IV.
As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M50 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony A7R IV will give you more detail because of its extra 37MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older M50 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon M50 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
| Canon EOS M50 | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon EOS M50 | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2018-02-26 | 2019-07-16 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Digic 8 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 61MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 9504 x 6336 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 32000 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 102800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 143 | 567 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 23 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 5,760 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | - | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | No | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 390 grams (0.86 lb) | 665 grams (1.47 lb) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 99 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3344 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 235 images | 670 images |
| Battery form | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Storage slots | Single | Two |
| Cost at launch | $779 | $3,498 |