EOS M50 IIvs Sony A9 IIIvs 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.
Sports & Action Professionals — Sony A9 III (2023): A paradigm-shifting camera — the global shutter eliminates every rolling shutter limitation that has constrained action photography for years.
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
Sony A9 III (2023)
- You shoot professional sport, motorsport, or action and need zero rolling shutter distortion
- You need reliable high-speed flash sync for studio or on-location action work
- You want the absolute pinnacle of Sony's action and sports camera technology
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 sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the sony a9 iii, sony fx30 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | Sony A9 III (2023) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £5,999 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.6MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 120fps blackout-free electronic | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 703g body only | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Sony FE (E-mount) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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