Sony Alpha A7 vs Canon EOS M50

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Sony Alpha A7

24 megapixels, Full frame, 35.8 x 23.9 mm, Xtra Fine LCD, 3″, 5.0 fps

Canon EOS M50

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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