Canon M50 vs Sony A6500

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon M50 vs Sony A6500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M50 was announced 17 months after the A6500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the M50 scores versus the A6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS M50 and Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M50 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon M50 has external measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the M50 vs the A6500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the M50 and A6500 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and A6500.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent M50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.