Canon EOS M50 vs Sony Alpha 5100 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Mirrorless cameras.

EOS M50 vs Alpha 5100 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon EOS M50 vs Sony Alpha 5100 Specs

EOS M50

  • Introduced in February 2018
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 80.00mm (3.1″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount EF-M
  • WiFi built-in
  • 116.3 x 88.1 x 58.7mm³ (4.6″ x 3.5″ x 2.3″)
  • 387g (12.5 oz.)

All specs: Main page for EOS M50

Alpha 5100

  • Introduced in August 2014
  • Mirrorless
  • Sensor: APS-C
  • 24 megapixel
  • 6 frames/second
  • 100 – 25600 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Lens mount E Mount
  • WiFi built-in
  • 109.6 x 62.8 x 35.7mm³ (4.3″ x 2.5″ x 1.4″)
  • 270g (8.7 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Alpha 5100

EOS M50 vs Alpha 5100 Sensors

On the pictures below the sensor areas of cameras are highlighted.

This infographic highlights the sensor areas of both models compared to other common sensor formats:

Info graphic: EOS M50 an Alpha 5100 sensor comparison

Canon EOS M50 VS Sony Alpha 5100 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon EOS M50 a better choice

EOS M50

Alpha 5100
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

10 6
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

1.04 0.92
Touch screen (2)
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
External microphone (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the EOS M50 are that the camera is faster, that the display has a higher resolution and the rather comfortable touch screen. A recommendation of the EOS M50 is made easy by the superior video recording and the connector for an external microphone.

The EOS M50 scores 12 points.

Otherwise why to choose Sony Alpha 5100

EOS M50

Alpha 5100
Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

24.10 24.30
Auto Focus points (4)

143 179
Larger lens selection (3)

7 50
Longer battery life (3, photos)

235 400
Weighs less (2)

387g
(12.5 oz.)		 270g
(8.7 oz.)
More portable (2)

601cm³
(38 cu.in.)		 246cm³
(15 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Alpha 5100 are the higher resolution, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger selection of lenses. We also like that the battery has more stamina, the lower weight than the EOS M50 and the more compact size.

Yields 19 points for the Alpha 5100.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

EOS M50

Alpha 5100
Sensor format

APS-C APS-C
Sensor cleaning
Sensitivity

100 – 25600 ISO 100 – 25600 ISO
Built-in flash
Articulated screen
WiFi
Canon EOS M50 VS Sony Alpha 5100 Dimensions

Look at front view of the EOS M50 and Alpha 5100

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon EOS M50

Sony Alpha 5100

12
19

We recommend Sony Alpha 5100 as better choice.