Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony RX100 V and Canon M50 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony RX100 V has external dimensions of 102 x 58 x 41 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.61″) and weighs 299 g (0.66 lb / 10.55 oz) (including batteries). Canon M50 has external dimensions of 116 x 88 x 59 mm (4.57 x 3.46 x 2.32″) and weighs 390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony RX100 V and the Canon M50. Sony RX100 V is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 14mm narrower, 30mm shorter and 18mm thinner than Canon M50. As you can tell, actually this is not a fair size comparison since Sony RX100 V has a built-in lens but Canon M50 doesn't. Once you put a lens on M50, its thickness will increase significantly.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony RX100 V and Canon M50.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony RX100 V and Canon M50.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Sony RX100 V is significantly lighter (91g ) than the Canon M50 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Again, this comparison may not be very useful in real life as we are comparing the weight of a camera with a built-in lens to the body-only weight of an interchangeable lens camera. Once you put a lens on M50, the total kit will weigh much higher.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V nor Canon EOS M50 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony RX100 V and Canon M50's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Sony RX100 V features a
Tilting-only screen which is mostly only good for shooting from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Canon M50 sports a
Fully Articulated screen which is more flexible and useful, especially for taking selfies and video.