Sony a65 vs Canon EOS M50 Mark II
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a65 and Canon EOS M50 Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a65 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS M50 Mark II is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a65 were released 2011 and Canon EOS M50 Mark II was released 2020. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a65 | 2011 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 2020 |
Type of camera
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a65 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS M50 Mark II has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a65 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Sony a65 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS M50 Mark II has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a65 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
ISO range
Canon EOS M50 Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Sony a65. Canon EOS M50 Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Sony a65 has 100 to 12800.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a65 | 100-12800 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 100-25600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS M50 Mark II belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a65
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS M50 Mark II
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a65 can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS M50 Mark II can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a65 | 10 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 10 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a65 and Canon EOS M50 Mark II can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Sony a65 weighs 622 gr (equal to 1.37 lb) which is 61% heavier than Canon EOS M50 Mark II and its 387 gr (or 0.85 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a65 | 622 gr 1.37 lb |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | 387 gr 0.85 lb |
Sony a65 vs Canon EOS M50 Mark II Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a65 and Canon EOS M50 Mark II, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a65 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Name | Sony a65 | Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a65 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Release Year | 2011 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2011-08-24 | 2020-10-14 |
MSRP | 899 USD | 599 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a65 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Camera Type | SLT | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a65 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Sony a65 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
ISO Range | 100 - 12800 | 100 - 25600 |
White Balance Presets | 8 | 7 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a65 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 15 | 143 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF-M See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a65 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 921000 | 1040000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | N/A | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.1× (0.73× 35mm equiv.) | |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Sony a65 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Frames per second | 10 fps | 10 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 10 meters | 5 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a65 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 AVCHD |
MPEG4 H.264 |
Video resolution |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a65 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a65 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless |
Yes Eye-Fi Connected |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (Optional) | Yes (via smartphone) |
GPS |
Yes Built-in |
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a65 |
Canon EOS M50 Mark II |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Rechargeable NP-FM500H battery & charger
|
LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 510 shots | 305 shots |
Width | 132 mm | 116 mm |
Height | 97 mm | 88 mm |
Depth | 81 mm | 59 mm |
Weight | 622 gram | 387 gram |