EOS M50 IIvs A7C IIvs Sony FX30
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its 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
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
Sony FX30 (2022)
- You're a filmmaker or video producer who wants Sony cinema colour in a compact, affordable body
- You want 4K/120fps slow motion without the cost of an FX3 or FX6
- You shoot documentary, corporate video, or YouTube content at a professional standard
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | A7C II (2023) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £1,499 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 33.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 514g body only | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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