Canon M50 vs Sony NEX-F3

Lets look closer at the Canon M50 vs Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the M50 (24MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M50 was unveiled 5 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the M50 scores against the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are available at Canon M50 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 provides outside dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the M50 and the NEX-F3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and NEX-F3 is 79 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon M50 to offer you extra detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger M50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.