24 megapixels, APS-C, 22.3 x 14.9 mm, 3", 10.0 fps
Here we are comparing two cameras with different sensors. Sony Alpha A7 is equipped with a Full frame sensor, but Canon EOS M50 with APS-C. The Sony Alpha A7 was announced on the 2014-01-22, while Canon EOS M50 on 2018-02-26. Both cameras have the same max ISO values (25,600 vs. 25,600) and have the same flexibility when shooting in low light conditions. Both cameras is a SLR-style mirrorless.
Here we are comparing two cameras with different sensors. Sony Alpha A7 is equipped with a Full frame sensor, but Canon EOS M50 with APS-C.
Sony Alpha A7 advantages over Canon EOS M50
Bigger Sensor
35.8 x 23.9 mm vs 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Well, when it comes to sensor size, bigger is (usually) better
More Lenses
83 vs 15
Better lens selection gives you more options
Higher Screen Resolution
1,230k dots vs 1,040k dots
The higher the resolution, the more detail you can see on photos
Environmental Sealing
true vs false
Protection of the internal parts of a camera from external influences
Longer Battery Life
340 shots vs 235 shots
Capture more photos
Canon EOS M50 advantages over Sony Alpha A7
Have Touch Screen
true vs false
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
More Photos in a Second
10.0 fps vs 5.0 fps
Fast continuous shooting is great for catching action shots
More Auto Focus Points
143 vs 117
The more of them available, the greater flexibility the photographer has
Higher Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
Higher resolutions will contain more detail than lower
Lighter Weight
390g vs 474g
A lighter camera is more convenient for travel
Common Strengths
Sensor Resolution
24 megapixels vs 24 megapixels
Min Native ISO
100 vs 100
Max Native ISO
25,600 vs 25,600
Display Size
3″ vs 3"
Live View
true vs true
Microphone In
true vs true
Storage Slots
1 vs 1
Sony Alpha A7 vs Canon EOS M50 Sensor Comparison
Here you can see the Sony Alpha A7 and Canon EOS M50 sensor size comparison.
Sensor area 855.62 mm²
Pixel pitch 5.97 µm
Pixel density 2.81 MP/cm²
Full frame
332.27 mm²
3.72 µm
7.24 MP/cm²
APS-C
General
Manufacturer
Sony
Canon
Model
Sony Alpha A7
Canon EOS M50
Announced
2014-01-22
2018-02-26
Body Type
SLR-style mirrorless
SLR-style mirrorless
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score
90
not tested
DxO Color Depth
24.8
not tested
DxO Dynamic Range
14.2
not tested
DxO Low Light ISO
2248
not tested
Sensor
Sensor Resolution
24 megapixels
24 megapixels
Sensor Size
Full frame
APS-C
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Dimensions
35.8 x 23.9 mm
22.3 x 14.9 mm
Sensor Area
855.62mm2
332.27mm2
Max Image Resolution
6000 x 4000
6000 x 4000
Min Native ISO
100
100
Max Native ISO
25,600
25,600
RAW Support
true
true
Lens
Lens Mount
Sony E
Canon EF-M
Number of Lenses
83
15
Manual Focus
true
true
Focal Length Multiplier
1x
1.6x
Macro Focus Range
n/a
n/a
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
Electronic
Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage
100%
100%
Viewfinder Resolution
2,359k dots
2,360k dots
Viewfinder Magnification
0.71
n/a
Screen
Display Type
Tilting
Fully Articulated
Display Technology
Xtra Fine LCD
Display Size
3″
3"
Display Resolution
1,230k dots
1,040k dots
Live View
true
true
Touch Screen
false
true
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed
30s
30s
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000s
1/4000s
Continuous Shooting
5.0 fps
10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
true
true
Aperture Priority
true
true
Manual Exposure Mode
true
true
Exposure Compensation
Yes
Yes
Custom White Balance
true
true
Image Stabilization
false
false
Built-in Flash
false
true
External Flash
true
true
Flash Range
no built-in flash
5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash Modes
no built-in flash
n/a
Max Flash Sync
1/250s
WB Bracketing
true
false
AE Bracketing
true
true
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
true
true
Average
false
false
Spot
true
true
Partial
false
false
AF-Area
false
false
Center Weighted
true
false
Autofocus
Touch Autofocus
false
true
Continuous Autofocus
true
true
Single Autofocus
true
true
Tracking Autofocus
false
true
Selective Autofocus
true
true
Center Autofocus
true
true
Multi Area Focus
true
true
Live View Focus
true
true
Face Detection Autofocus
true
true
Contrast Autofocus
true
true
Phase Detection Autofocus
true
true
Number of Autofocus Points
117
143
Number of Cross Focus Points
25
Unknown
Video Features
Video Resolutions
1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Video Formats
MPEG-4, AVCHD
MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone In
true
true
Headphone Out
true
false
Connectivity
WiFi Connectivity
Built-In
Built-In
USB
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
No
HDMI Out
true
true
Physical
Camera Weight
474g
390g
Body Dimensions
127 x 94 x 48mm
116 x 88 x 59mm
Environmental Sealing
true
false
Water Proof
false
false
Dust Proof
false
false
Shock Proof
false
false
Crush Proof
false
false
Freeze Proof
false
false
Battery Model
NP-FW50
Battery Life
340 shots
235 shots
Battery Type
Battery Pack
Built-in
Other Features
Timelapse
With downloadable app
true
Self Timer
Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
GPS
None
None
Storage Type
SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible)
Storage Slots
1
1
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