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EOS M50 vs A6000
Quick take: The A6000 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A6000 is the most affordable.
Where the EOS M50 wins
- Documentary: 4.8 vs 4.0
- Casual: 5.5 vs 4.4
- Food: 6.2 vs 5.5
Where the A6000 wins
- Cheaper new: £125 vs £240
- Resolution: 24.3MP
- Burst Rate: 11fps
- Battery Life: ~360 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 344g (with battery and card)
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS M50 116 × 88 × 59 mm · 387 g
- A6000 120 × 67 × 45 mm · 344 g
The A6000 is 4 mm wider, 21 mm shorter, 14 mm slimmer and 43 g lighter than the EOS M50.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS M50 — Casual & Vlogging: The EOS M50 is the most complete-feeling entry-level EF-M camera — built-in EVF, fully articulating screen, Dual Pixel AF, and a well-designed compact body. Its 4K video carries a significant crop and loses Dual Pixel AF, making 1080p the practical option — but for stills and casual video, it remains an excellent used-market buy.
A6000 — Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount: The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginner photographers who want an EVF in a compact mirrorless
- Vloggers who want face-tracking AF and a flip screen
- Students stepping up to their first mirrorless camera
- Used-market shoppers wanting a well-rounded EF-M package
A6000 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M50Canon · 2018 | A6000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £240 used | £125 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 11fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 387g (body only) | 344g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS M50
A6000
Portrait
6.1/10
6.3/10
Street
6.5/10
7.6/10
Travel
5.8/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
4.7/10
4.6/10
Vlogging & Video
5.2/10
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Filmmaking
4.6/10
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Documentary
4.8/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
5.5/10
6.2/10
Landscape
4.8/10
4.8/10
Wildlife
5.4/10
6.7/10
Casual
5.5/10
4.4/10
Food
6.2/10
5.5/10
Macro
4.8/10
5.0/10
Architecture
5.0/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
4.3/10
4.6/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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