Canon M50 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Canon M50 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Launched February 2018
- Successor is Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Its time to look more closely at the Canon M50 and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
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Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the M50 scores against the NEX-5T when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Sony NEX-5T
| M50 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2018 |  | August 2013 | More recent by 55 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Canon M50
| NEX-5T | M50 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon M50 and Sony NEX-5T
| M50 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Canon M50 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M50 features physical measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the M50 against the NEX-5T.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and NEX-5T is 79 and 89 respectively.
Canon M50 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 and NEX-5T.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon M50 to produce extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher M50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon M50 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Canon EOS M50 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model | Canon EOS M50 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2018-02-26 | 2013-08-27 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Digic 8 | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 143 | 99 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon EF-M | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 23 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| 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 | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | No | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 390 gr (0.86 pounds) | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 235 photos | 330 photos |
| Style of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $779 | $400 |