EOS M50vs A6100
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Vlogging — EOS M50 (2018): 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.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 (2018)
- 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
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The a6100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 (2018) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g (body only) | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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