Canon M50 vs Sony A9
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Canon M50 vs Sony A9 Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon M50 vs Sony A9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 & Sony Alpha A9. The complete galleries are provided at Canon M50 Gallery & Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Sony A9
M50 | A9 | |||
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Launched | February 2018 | April 2017 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Canon M50
A9 | M50 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1440k | 1040k | Sharper screen (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M50 and Sony A9
M50 | A9 | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and A9 is 79 and 65 respectively.
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.
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Canon M50 vs Sony A9 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Sony Alpha A9 | |
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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 |