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Canon R50 vs Sony A7R V

Portability
75
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R V front
Portability
60
Imaging
83
Features
96
Overall
88

Canon R50 vs Sony A7R V Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2023
Sony A7R V
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 723g - 131 x 97 x 82mm
  • Launched October 2022
  • Old Model is Sony A7R IV
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Canon R50 vs Sony A7R V Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon R50 and Sony A7R V, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and A7R V (61MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and A7R V (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The R50 was revealed 4 months after the A7R V and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the R50 grades against the A7R V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Sony A7R V

 R50 A7R V 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R V over the Canon R50

 A7R V R50 
Display dimension3.20"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2360k1040kCrisper display (+1320k dot)

Common features in the Canon R50 and Sony A7R V

 R50 A7R V 
LaunchedFebruary 2023October 2022Similar generation
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R50 vs Sony A7R V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R50 has physical dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R V has specifications of 131mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 723 grams (1.59 lbs).

Check out the Canon R50 and Sony A7R V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the R50 vs the A7R V.

Canon R50 vs Sony A7R V size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R50 and A7R V is 75 and 60 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Sony A7R V top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Sony A7R V Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and A7R V.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R50 using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Sony A7R V will offer you more detail because of its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Canon R50 vs Sony A7R V sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Sony A7R V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Sony A7R V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with Sony A7R V
82
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
89
has manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 Street photography factors
Sony A7R V Street photography factors
77
screen can move to multiple angles
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
great ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R50 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R V Sports photography highlights
77
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
91
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (61MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (600 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 Travel photography features
Sony A7R V Travel photography features
84
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
80
good battery power (600 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is excellent (61MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Sony A7R V
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
89
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.20 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (61 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery power (600 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R50
Vlogging with Sony A7R V
77
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
lack of image stabilization
80
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
has external microphone jack
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Canon R50 vs Sony A7R V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Sony A7R V
 Canon EOS R50Sony Alpha A7R V
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha A7R V
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2023-02-08 2022-10-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 9504 x 6336
Max native ISO 32000 32000
Max boosted ISO 51200 102800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 651 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Sony E
Amount of lenses 37 187
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3.00 inch 3.20 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,360k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 7680x4320 ( 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 723 gr (1.59 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 131 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 600 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 2
Launch price $679 $3,900