Canon M50 vs Sony A9 II

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon M50 vs Sony A9 II, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is relatively similar but the M50 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The M50 was brought out 19 months before the A9 II which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the M50 grades vs the A9 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Canon M50 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon M50 enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the M50 compared to the A9 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M50 and A9 II is 79 and 62 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and A9 II.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The M50 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF harder. The more aged M50 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.