Canon M50 vs Sony A6300

Introduction

Photography is not just a job, it is an art, a hobby, an application and practice of creating and saving your memories by taking shots of everything you encounter. Almost with everyone, it starts as just a hobby, but it becomes more than that later, be sure of that.

There are quite some types of cameras in the mass market, however, one of the most popular types are the Mirrorless Cameras. Now, some of you may get confused by the name, but just as the name suggests, unlike DSLRs which came first, Mirrorless cameras don’t use a reflective mirror, instead, the light goes directly through the electronic viewfinder.

The Canon M50 and the Sony A6300 are not the best cameras you can find, but they are also not the worst, just as the price is midrange, they also have middle-state performance and features. Although, if you try to compare them based on their price, it’s impossible since they come at the same price range, of course, there are some differences between them, no matter how small they are, they’re still there.

In this article, I’m going to make a head-to-head comparison of both, while we’ll talk about performance, features, and which one of these cameras outmatches the other in some specific situation or photography purpose. If you’ve been reading my other camera reviews and comparisons, then you probably know that almost in every review, I point out the fact that before you purchase a camera, you need to know for what purpose you need it, is it videography, sports, still photography, portrait, events, weddings, and so on.

Getting a grip on these simple facts will ease your research process a lot, since I’m also going to divide them by the purpose that they serve the most, so, let’s just start with the reviews and see what are these cameras truly capable of.

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Head To Head Comparison

Canon M50

Mirrorless cameras are known for their ability to output an impressive performance despite having affordable prices, whereas they also pack some of the most premium features found in high-end DSLRs. In this case, we have the Canon M50, and considering the fact that it was released last year, you already get the idea that this mirrorless camera is infused with the latest technologies and with top-notch performance.

First, we’ll start with the design as it is an important factor that you should consider when buying a camera, is it suitable for travelers, is it large, small, we’re about to see just now.

The Canon M50 has a decent size measuring 4.6 x 3.5 x 2.3-inches and weighs 13.7-ounces which also includes the battery and memory card, which means that it is heavy and larger than most other entry-level mirrorless cameras, but again, that is to be expected from a camera of this caliber.

It boasts a solid construction, while I mostly like the textured spot which accommodates your fingers and delivers exceptional comfort, but that’s not all, I also think that it gives a great look to the overall aesthetics of the camera. It has a decent-sized grip which is more comfortable than in many other M-line cameras, while it can also be operated one-handed, no matter if your hand is smaller or larger.

Other than that, the viewfinder is really remarkable, being a 2.36-million dot, 0.39-type OLED unit with a magnification of around 0.62x, it’s one of the best I’ve seen in entry-level mirrorless cameras.

Regarding the screen, the M50 has a vari-angle touchscreen LCD which tilt flexibly and ideally for high-angle and low-angle shooting, while it also serves to review your photos. I’m really happy that this camera has touchscreen capabilities since it can be really useful for changing settings, going through the menu, scrolling images, and much more, while with the tilting screen, you can shoot from different angles and viewing positions.

Now, let’s get more into the specifics and see what else can this camera do.

Starting off with the sensor, the EOS m50 has a 24.1-megapixel APSC CMOS sensor which runs the DIGIC 8 image processor, while if you combine these, you get a continuous shooting speed of 10fps, which is pretty impressive, and it’s definitely better than most other mirrorless cameras found in this price range, and some of the above. Additionally, you will be provided with incredible color, clear details, and stunning range.

Regarding the ISO, this particular camera has a sensitivity range of ISO100-25,600(expandable to 51,200). Furthermore, video quality is also something to be acknowledged, since, with the help of the imaging processor, this camera does not only record at Full HD 1080p, but it can also record 4K movie footage, which is something that has been missing in most other mirrorless cameras at this price range, and in a lot of Canon’s recent cameras. Since we mentioned the 4K, you also get 4K timelapse footage, but you are also given the option to pull stills from 4K footage at up to 8MP files, so as you can see, you’ll be well equipped with everything indeed.

Now, when it comes to the autofocus system, the EOS M50 boasts a 143-point AF system, which means that it can track fast-moving subjects in the entire frame with ease, while it will maintain focus rapidly.

In terms of connections, the EOS m50 has built-in Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth technology, which means that you can share or transfer your work with ease, while you can connect with compatible smartphone devices and tablets.

One of my favorite things about this camera is that there are many different lenses for the Canon M50, making it a very versatile pick. I personally use a zoom lens with my canon m50, because it performs pretty good in this field.

All and all, the Canon EOS m50 is a feature-rich mirrorless camera which can be the perfect addition to every photography or videography enthusiast, due to the plethora of premium features included, and the top-notch performance. We also ranked the Canon M50 as one of the best cameras for hair stylists.

Canon M50 Sample Footage:

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Sony A6300

The Sony A6300 is a uniquely designed camera that comes with many advantages if you compare it to the EOS M50, while it is also a highly-rated camera on amazon as it was purchased by many professionals, semi-professionals, and photography enthusiasts for a year now. Despite the fact that this camera was first introduced in 2016, it is still one of the most sold Sony cameras, simply because it has an affordable price but it doesn’t sacrifice performance for it.

To start off the right way, we will first point out some interesting facts about the design.

As you can tell by seeing this product, the Sony A6300 features a magnesium alloy body, but still, the camera has a very lightweight construction despite the fact that it is pretty durable.

Just like in any other camera, you will also find some textured spots in this camera, whereas it serves as a spot for comfort when you hold the camera, but as I’ve said before, I also find it quite attractive as it gives a more modern look to the overall appearance of the camera.

Now, if you’ve been reading my other reviews, then you probably know that I’m a huge fan of tilting and flip-out designed screens, a feature which this camera has. Some people underestimate this feature, but it’s really useful in most situations since you can shoot from different angles and viewing positions. However, for those that seek touchscreen capabilities, the Sony A6300 won’t cover that for you. But again, when you consider the price, the performance, and all the other features that it offers, it’s still great.

Okay, let’s get more into the specifics now and see what else does this camera offer.

For starters, this remarkable camera has a 24-megapixel sensor that delivers dazzling image quality, while it has a native ISO range of 100-25,600 which can also be expanded to 51,200.

Thus, if you combine these into one piece, you get a continuous shooting speed of 11 frames per second, but that’s not the best part.

For those videographers, the Sony A6300 not only that it can record Full HD at 1080p, but you are also given the option of 4K at 3840×2160 video resolution.

Now, as for the autofocus, the Sony A6300 has one of the best AF systems in the camera industry, featuring a 425-point phase-detect AF system, these specs enable the camera to be perfect for sports, action, commercial applications, wildlife, and so on.

Therefore, the Sony A6300 has some serious tracking abilities, while it can maintain focus even with fast-moving subjects, but that’s not all since the Sony A6300 also consists of Eye AF technology.

For those that don’t know, Eye AF technology shows effective autofocusing performance with eye detection, so even if the subject is constantly moving, you’ll still have steadfast tracking on the eye.

Before we end, let’s also point out that Sony A6300 has built-in Wi-Fi, NFC, and QR. Sharing and transferring files is as easy as it gets, you simply connect to a smartphone device or tablet, and you can start transferring your images.

Simply put, the Sony A6300 is the perfect all-rounder mirrorless camera, it has some of the most premium features found in more high-end cameras, such as 4K, the remarkable autofocus system, and the Eye AF technology. I would recommend this camera to serious videographers who want to upgrade their work to a whole other level, due to these features that we just mentioned, you simply can’t ignore them.

Sony A6300 Sample Footage:

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Canon M50 vs Sony A6300 Feature Comparison

	Canon M50	Sony A6300
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Megapixels	24.1	24.2
ISO Range	100-25,600(51,200)	100-51,200
Flip-Out Screen	Yes	Yes
AF Points	143 AF points	425 AF Points
Viewfinder	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	No
Video Recording	Yes	Yes
Sensor Size	APS-C	CMOS

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Conclusion

From the comparison table above, you can see which one has the advantage in which parts, nonetheless, both these cameras are great for the purpose that they serve the most.

The Canon EOS M50 is a feature-rich camera which performs exceptionally good, while it is perfect for portrait photographers, still photographers, landscape, and events.

On the other hand, we have the Sony A6300 which is a great all-rounder that performs equally on both photography and videography, well, for the most part. I would recommend this camera to serious videographers who are looking for an affordable mirrorless camera. It is perfect for sports, action, wildlife, and other commercial appliances out there, mostly due to the 425-point AF system, and Sony’s Eye-AF technology.

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