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Canon R50 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78

Canon R50 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A7R
  • New Model is Sony A7R III
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Canon R50 vs Sony A7R II Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon R50 and Sony A7R II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) offer different sensor sizing.

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The R50 was released 7 years after the A7R II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the R50 grades against the A7R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Sony A7R II

		

		

			
 R50 A7R II 
IntroducedFebruary 2023June 2015More modern by 94 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 A7R II R50 
Screen resolution1229k1040kCrisper screen (+189k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Sony A7R II

		

		

			
 R50 A7R II 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R50 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).
Check out the Canon R50 and Sony A7R II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the R50 and the A7R II.
Canon R50 vs Sony A7R II size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R50 and A7R II is 75 and 68 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and A7R II.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R50 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R II will show more detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher R50 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon R50 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A7R II as a Portrait photography camera
83
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
85
 has manual focus
 high megapixels (42MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 offers face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
 Sony A7R II as a Street photography camera
77
 screen articulates
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
81
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography information
Sony A7R II Sports photography information
77
 quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (42MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R50
Travel photography with Sony A7R II
84
 has bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
62
 weather sealing
 high megapixels (42 megapixels)
 terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A7R II as a Landscape photography camera
80
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 good  resolution (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 saves RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
82
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (42MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 terrible battery pack (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging advice
Sony A7R II Vlogging advice
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen capability
 supports face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone socket
 lack of image stabilization
37
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external mic port
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Canon R50 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Sony A7R II
 Canon EOS R50Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 651 399
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Sony E
Amount of lenses 37 121
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 625 grams (1.38 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 98
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 290 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $679 $2,913