Canon M50 vs Sony NEX-5N

Below, we are looking at the Canon M50 versus Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M50 was introduced 6 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M50 matches up vs the NEX-5N for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The whole galleries are provided at Canon M50 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon M50 has outside dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon M50 versus Sony NEX-5N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M50 against the NEX-5N.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and NEX-5N is 79 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and NEX-5N.

Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon M50 to resolve greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger M50 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.