Canon EOS M50 vs Sony Alpha 6700

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 6700
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS M50Alpha 6700
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 6600
      Successor ModelCanon EOS M50 Mark II
      MSRP$779 (body only), $899 (w/15-45mm lens), $1249 (w/15-45 and 55-200mm lenses)$1400 body only
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 6700
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.3 x 15.5 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel27.0 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.1 Megapixel26.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 32,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,20050 - 102,800
      Photo Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 6700
      ProcessorDIGIC 8Bionz XR
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006192 x 4128
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWRAW, HEIF, JPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsLight, Standard, Fine, Extra Fine
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: ATW, AWB, Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 6700
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points143759
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 6700
      Lens MountCanon EF-MSony E
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 6700
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDLCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,037k dots
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 6700
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.07x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot2,359k dots
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 6700
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled focal-planeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30s
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 10 Frames (Raw) / 33 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 15 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 7.4 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 47 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 11 fps at 26 MP for up to 59 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 6700
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Autoflash
      Fill-flash
      Rear Sync.
      Slow Sync.
      Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable)
      Hi-speed sync
      Wireless
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeShoe Mount, Wireless
      Exposure Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 6700
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockManual, Auto
      Video Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 6700
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAACLPCM
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94/100/120 fps [50 to 280 Mb/s]

      XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/50/59.94/100/120 fps [30 to 200 Mb/s]

      XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [100 to 280 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [50 Mb/s]

      XAVC S 4:2:0 8-BitUHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [60 to 200 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/120 fps [16 to 100 Mb/s]

      XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080 at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      HD (1920 x 1080) at 23.98/50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 6700
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 6700
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 5, MIMO 2x2, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Creators' App
      Functionality: Access Stored Files, Remote Control
      *As of July, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 6700
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 131°F / -20 to 55°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 6700
      Dimensions116 x 88 x 59 mm (4.57 x 3.46 x 2.32")122 x 69 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.72 x 2.52")
      Weight (inc. batteries)390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.7 x 6.65 x 5.35"6 x 5.1 x 4.9"
      Package Weight1.95 lb1.585 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 6700
      Battery PackLP-E12NP-FZ1000
      Battery Life235 shots570 shots
      USB Charging USB PD supported
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 6700
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom 2/5/10-Second Delay
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy


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