Canon M50 vs Sony A65
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Canon M50 vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Released February 2018
- Replacement is Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Introduced November 2011
- Successor is Sony A68

Canon M50 vs Sony A65 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Canon M50 versus Sony A65, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

The M50 was manufactured 6 years later than the A65 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the M50 matches up against the A65 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon M50 vs Sony A65 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 & Sony SLT-A65. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon M50 Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Sony A65
M50 | A65 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | ![]() | November 2011 | More recent by 77 months |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Canon M50
A65 | M50 |
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Common features in the Canon M50 and Sony A65
M50 | A65 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies |
Canon M50 vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M50 has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Sony A65 has sizing of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon M50 versus Sony A65 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the M50 compared to the A65.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the M50 and A65 is 79 and 64 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and A65.
To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images however you need to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer M50 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

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Canon M50 vs Sony A65 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 | Sony SLT-A65 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2018-02-26 | 2011-11-15 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 8 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF-M | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Amount of lenses | 23 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,359 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
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 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | No | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 lb) | 622 grams (1.37 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 photographs | 560 photographs |
Battery style | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $779 | $700 |