Canon EOS M50 vs Sony Alpha SLT-A68

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS M50Alpha SLT-A68
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha SLT-A65
      Successor ModelCanon EOS M50 Mark II
      MSRP$779 (body only), $899 (w/15-45mm lens), $1249 (w/15-45 and 55-200mm lenses)€600 (body only), €700 (with 18-55mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessSLT
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.5 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel24.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.1 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      ProcessorDIGIC 8BIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions3:2 (4240 x 2832, 3008 x 2000), 16:9 (6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 1688)
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 shots, low/high selectable
      Focus Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points14379
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      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 SLT-A68
      Lens MountCanon EF-MSony A
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.7"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.88x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint26.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps8.0 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 8 fps at 24 MP
      Flash Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFlash off
      Auto
      Fill-flash
      Slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Rear sync
      Wireless
      High Speed sync
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 10012.00 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 ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV-2 to +17 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) ±3 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockManual, AutoAE is also locked when focus is locked in multi-segment metering mode. ("AEL w/ shutter"(Auto/On/Off) is supported) Available with AE lock button
      DXO Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      DxO Low Light ISO701
      DxO Color Depth24.1
      DxO Dynamic Range13.5
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      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, XAVC S
      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 SLT-A68
      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 SLT-A68
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi is possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control via smartphone via RMT-DSLR2 (Optional)
      Environmental Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Dimensions116 x 88 x 59 mm (4.57 x 3.46 x 2.32")143 x 104 x 81 mm (5.63 x 4.09 x 3.19")
      Weight (inc. batteries)390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)610 g (1.34 lb / 21.52 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.7 x 6.65 x 5.35"7.75 x 6.8 x 6.25"
      Package Weight1.95 lb2.54 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Battery PackLP-E12NP-FM500H
      Battery Life235 shots510 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS M50 Sony Alpha SLT-A68
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom 2 or 12 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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