Canon M50 vs Sony NEX-5R

In this article, we are matching up the Canon M50 and Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The M50 was announced 5 years later than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the M50 scores versus the NEX-5R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 has got outside dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5R has measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Analyze the Canon M50 and Sony NEX-5R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the M50 compared to the NEX-5R.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and NEX-5R is 79 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specifications. The graphic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and NEX-5R.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon M50 to produce greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher M50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.