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Canon M50 vs Sony A9

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Canon M50 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Canon M50
(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
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Updated by Canon M50 II
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Launched April 2017
  • Refreshed by Sony A9 II
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Canon M50 vs Sony A9 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Canon M50 and Sony A9, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the A9 (24MP) is relatively close but the M50 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The M50 was launched 11 months later than the A9 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the M50 matches up vs the A9 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Sony A9

 M50 A9 
LaunchedFebruary 2018April 2017Fresher by 11 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Canon M50

 A9 M50 
Screen resolution1440k1040kSharper screen (+400k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 and Sony A9

 M50 A9 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon M50 enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M50 and Sony A9 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M50 versus the A9.

Canon M50 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and A9 is 79 and 65 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and A9.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The M50 offers the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The fresher M50 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A9 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
83
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography advice
Sony A9 Street photography advice
84
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography highlights
Sony A9 Sports photography highlights
75
has image stabilization
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (235 shots)
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (650 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
78
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (235 per charge)
73
great battery (650 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50
Landscape photography with Sony A9
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (235 shots)
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery (650 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon M50
Vlogging with Sony A9
85
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
36
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Canon M50 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Sony A9
 Canon EOS M50Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha A9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-02-26 2017-04-19
Physical type 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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
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 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 143 693
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Sony E
Number of lenses 23 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 gr (0.86 pounds) 673 gr (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 235 shots 650 shots
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Two
Pricing at launch $779 $4,498