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Canon R50 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61 Imaging
81 Features
92 Overall
85

Canon R50 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released October 2021
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7 III
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Canon R50 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Canon R50 and Sony A7 IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and A7 IV (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The R50 was launched 16 months later than the A7 IV which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the R50 scores vs the A7 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Sony A7 IV

		

		

			
 R50 A7 IV 
ReleasedFebruary 2023October 2021More recent by 16 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 A7 IV R50 
Screen resolution1440k1040kSharper screen (+400k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Sony A7 IV

		

		

			
 R50 A7 IV 
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony A7 IV has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the R50 against the A7 IV.
Canon R50 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and A7 IV is 75 and 61 respectively.
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Canon R50 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and A7 IV.
As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R50 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7 IV will show more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger R50 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R50 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7 IV as a Portrait photography camera
83
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
81
 manual focus
 resolution is fantastic (33MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers face detection focusing
 saves RAW formats
 no liveview feature
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography info
Sony A7 IV Street photography info
77
 screen articulates fully
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
79
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 provides focus via touch
 environment proof
 above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R50
Sports photography with Sony A7 IV
77
 quiet mode (1/8,000s)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
84
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is fantastic (33MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 great battery (600 shots)
 comes with phase detect AF
 no liveview feature
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A7 IV as a Travel photography camera
84
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
80
 great battery (600 shots)
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 resolution is fantastic (33 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Sony A7 IV
80
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 good sized screen (3.00")
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
84
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is fantastic (33MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 great battery (600 CIPA)
 two card slots
 no liveview feature
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R50
Vlogging with Sony A7 IV
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 has face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic socket
 lack of image stabilization
80
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic socket
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Canon R50 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Sony A7 IV
 Canon EOS R50Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2021-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 33 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 7008 x 4672
Highest native ISO 32000 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 651 759
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 37 172
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 699g (1.54 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 600 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 2
Pricing at launch $679 $2,500