EOS M50 IIvs Sony A9 IIIvs 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.
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.
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
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
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 sony a9 iii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the zv-e10 is the most affordable; only the sony a9 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | Sony A9 III (2023) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £5,999 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.6MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 120fps blackout-free electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 703g body only | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | None |
| 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 E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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