Canon EOS M50 vs Sony A7R IV

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Canon EOS M50 vs Sony A7R IV

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APS-C 332.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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35mm 849.7mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Canon EOS M50 advantages over Sony A7R IV

Less expensive
$649 vs $3164*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
58 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Higher-res screen
540k vs 360k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.07 vs 0.20 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster RAW shooting
10.0 fps vs 7.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode

Sony A7R IV advantages over Canon EOS M50

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Longer video battery life
105 vs 85 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

670 vs 235 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
61.0 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
70 vs 36 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
32 vs 10 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Both provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Comfortable ergonomics and solid build; Versatile EVF and tilt-swivel, touch-screen LCD; Good image quality; Great performance for its class; New C-RAW format saves on raw file size; 4K video is an M-series first.
Somewhat limited dynamic range; JPEGs a little soft at base ISO, and more so at higher ISOs; Warm white balance under incandescent light; Poor battery life; Raw buffer is still shallow (but C-RAW helps).
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Outstanding image quality; Excellent high ISOs; Fast AF performance with Eye-AF tracking; 10fps bursts at full-resolution; Improved ergonomics; Dual UHS-II card slots; Higher-res EVF.
Expensive; No 4Kp60; Buffer clearing could be faster; Menus are still frustrating; Touchscreen underutilized; No built-in flash.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M5

Canon EOS M50

Canon EOS M5

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$787
APS-C

Fast startup
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon EOS M50 vs Canon EOS M5

Sony A7R IV

Canon EOS M5

$3331
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Canon EOS M5

Compared to Sony A6400

Canon EOS M50

Sony A6400

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$798
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M50 vs Sony A6400

Sony A7R IV

Sony A6400

$3331
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$798
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6400

Compared to Sony A6100

Canon EOS M50

Sony A6100

$579
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Higher-res screen

$648
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M50 vs Sony A6100

Sony A7R IV

Sony A6100

$3331
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$648
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6100

Compared to Canon R5

Canon EOS M50

Canon R5

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$3349
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M50 vs Canon R5

Sony A7R IV

Canon R5

$3331
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

$3349
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Canon R5

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Canon EOS M50

Nikon Z7 II

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$2497
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon EOS M50 vs Nikon Z7 II

Sony A7R IV

Nikon Z7 II

$3331
35mm

High resolution composite
NFC

$2497
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Nikon Z7 II

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