Canon
EOS M50 Mark II
Popular vlogging APS-C mirrorless with flip screen and easy 4K for creators.
$599
Released Oct 2020
Sony
Alpha 7R VI
66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.
$4,499
Released Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 5.6 years newer.
Wins
EOS M50 Mark II
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS M50 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (3975 vs 759)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 25 fps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS M50 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
EOS M50 Mark II is 5mm wider, 1mm taller, and 5mm thicker than Alpha 7R VI.
EOS M50 Mark II is 193 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS M50 Mark II · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS M50 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS M50 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS M50 Mark II
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS M50 Mark II: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7R VI
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS M50 Mark II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
3975 vs 759 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS M50 Mark II supports it
Weight
520 g vs 713 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 600 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 25 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS M50 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Compact and affordable
- ✓Flip touchscreen
- ✓Eye AF
- ✓Great for beginners
Cons
- –EF-M mount limited
- –4K crop
- –Plastic build
Alpha 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓8.5-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS M50 Mark II or Alpha 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 7.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS M50 Mark II — 66.8MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS M50 Mark II and Alpha 7R VI?
EOS M50 Mark II is 24.1 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS M50 Mark II and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
EOS M50 Mark II does not have IBIS, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS M50 Mark II or the Alpha 7R VI?
EOS M50 Mark II reaches 10 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS M50 Mark II and Alpha 7R VI?
EOS M50 Mark II weighs 520 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the EOS M50 Mark II is 193 g lighter.
Do the EOS M50 Mark II and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
EOS M50 Mark II: 4K up to 25p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS M50 Mark II and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
EOS M50 Mark II: No. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS M50 Mark II and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the EOS M50 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS M50 Mark II launched at $599 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The EOS M50 Mark II is $3,900 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.