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Canon R50 vs Sony A7S

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77 Imaging
60 Features
73 Overall
65

Canon R50 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2023
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7S II
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Canon R50 vs Sony A7S Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon R50 and Sony A7S, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and A7S (12MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The R50 was revealed 8 years later than the A7S and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the R50 grades versus the A7S in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Sony A7S

		

		

			
 R50 A7S 
LaunchedFebruary 2023April 2014Fresher by 108 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 A7S R50 
Screen resolution1230k1040kClearer screen (+190k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Sony A7S

		

		

			
 R50 A7S 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).
Examine the Canon R50 and Sony A7S in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the R50 and the A7S.
Canon R50 vs Sony A7S size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and A7S is 75 and 77 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and A7S.
Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R50 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Canon R50 will deliver more detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern R50 provides an edge in sensor technology.
	
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Canon R50 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography info
Sony A7S Portrait photography info
83
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
68
 has manual focus
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography highlights
Sony A7S Street photography highlights
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
76
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 lighter than others (489g)
 great ISO range (409,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R50
Sports photography with Sony A7S
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
52
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography features
Sony A7S Travel photography features
84
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 good  resolution (24MP)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
58
 lighter than others (489 grams)
 environment proof
 terrible battery pack (360 per charge)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S Landscape photography advice
80
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00")
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
66
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 great ISO range (409,600)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 lack of image stabilization
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging info
Sony A7S Vlogging info
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 features face detection autofocus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external microphone port
 lack of image stabilization
34
 supports face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external microphone support
 lighter than others (489g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
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Canon R50 vs Sony A7S Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Sony A7S
 Canon EOS R50Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha A7S
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-02-08 2014-04-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 32000 409600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 651 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 37 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 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 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lb) 489 grams (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 360 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $679 $1,998