EOS M50 IIvs A6400vs ZV-E10
Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
- You want your first mirrorless camera at the lowest possible price
- You're a vlogger or content creator just starting out
- Note: EF-M mount is discontinued — consider the EOS R50 for a future-proof system
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
ZV-E10 (2021)
- You're starting out as a content creator and want an affordable Sony APS-C mirrorless
- You want the flexibility to grow your lens collection as your skills and needs develop
- You're primarily a video creator rather than a stills photographer
Quick take: The a6400 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | A6400 (2019) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £899 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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