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Canon R vs Sony H50

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Canon R vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Launched September 2018
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Canon R vs Sony H50 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon R versus Sony H50, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and H50 (9MP) and the R (Full frame) and H50 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The R was revealed 9 years later than the H50 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the R grades against the H50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Sony H50

 R H50 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2009Fresher by 118 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Canon R

 H50 R 

Common features in the Canon R and Sony H50

 R H50 
Focus manually More exact focus

Canon R vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R enjoys external measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony H50 has measurements of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the R compared to the H50.

Canon R vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R and H50 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Canon R vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R and H50.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher R provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
86
focusing manually
fantastic resolution (30MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography details
Sony H50 Street photography details
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (40,000)
no image stabilization
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography details
Sony H50 Sports photography details
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
fantastic resolution (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery (370 shots)
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography advice
Sony H50 Travel photography advice
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
has touch focus
fantastic resolution (30MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (370 CIPA)
44
built-in flash
very long zoom (465mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (547g)
low resolution sensor (9MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography advice
Sony H50 Landscape photography advice
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
fantastic resolution (30 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (40,000)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
bad battery (370 shots)
34
has manual focus
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
low resolution sensor (9 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging info
Sony H50 Vlogging info
73
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
no image stabilization
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (547 grams)
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Canon R vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Sony H50
 Canon EOS RSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2018-09-05 2009-01-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 9MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 6720 x 4480 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 40000 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 5655 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 31-465mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 17 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.10 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lb) 547 grams (1.21 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $2,299 $80