Canon EOS M50 vs Sony Alpha 7

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 7
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS M50Alpha 7
      Successor ModelCanon EOS M50 Mark II Sony Alpha 7 II
      MSRP$779 (body only), $899 (w/15-45mm lens), $1249 (w/15-45 and 55-200mm lenses)$1699.99 / £1299 (body only), $1999.99 / £1549 (with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 7
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm35.8 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel25 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.1 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60050 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 7
      ProcessorDIGIC 8BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Movie: xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      Focus Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 7
      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
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points143117
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points25
      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 7
      Lens MountCanon EF-MSony E
      Crop Factor1.6x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 7
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDXtra Fine LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 7
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 7
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled focal-planeElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps5.0 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)
      Flash Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Flash BracketingWith optional external flash: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, 3 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV: only 3 frames) selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments) ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockManual, AutoAvailable with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu
      DXO Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 7
      DxO Low Light ISO2248
      DxO Color Depth24.8
      DxO Dynamic Range14.2
      DxO Overall Score90
      Video Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 7
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      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
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps      		30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 7
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone wired
      Environmental Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 7
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 7
      Dimensions116 x 88 x 59 mm (4.57 x 3.46 x 2.32")127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")
      Weight (inc. batteries)390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)474 g (1.04 lb / 16.72 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.7 x 6.65 x 5.35"
      Package Weight1.95 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 7
      Battery PackLP-E12NP-FW50
      Battery Life235 shots340 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha 7
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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