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Canon R50 vs Sony A7c

Portability
75 Imaging
71 Features
88 Overall
77
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78 Imaging
76 Features
88 Overall
80

Canon R50 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Introduced September 2020
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Canon R50 vs Sony A7c Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon R50 versus Sony A7c, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is pretty well matched but the R50 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The R50 was launched 2 years later than the A7c and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the R50 grades vs the A7c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Sony A7c

          

          

            
 R50 A7c 
IntroducedFebruary 2023September 2020Fresher by 30 months
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Canon R50

          

          

            
 A7c R50 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon R50 and Sony A7c

          

          

            
 R50 A7c 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 has outside measurements 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 A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).
Look at the Canon R50 versus Sony A7c in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the R50 compared to the A7c.
Canon R50 vs Sony A7c size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and A7c is 75 and 78 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and A7c.
To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The R50 offers the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The younger R50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon R50 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon R50 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography features
Sony A7c Portrait photography features
82
 manual focus
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
78
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
 no external flash support
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Sony A7c
77
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 good ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
85
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 features focus by touch
 environment sealing
 great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography details
Sony A7c Sports photography details
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
88
 quiet mode (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery (740 per charge)
 supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R50
Travel photography with Sony A7c
84
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 good MP (24MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
86
 good battery (740 per charge)
 environment sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7c Landscape photography factors
79
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00")
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 good ISO range (32,000)
 exports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
88
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 great ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 environment sealing
 good battery (740 shots)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging factors
Sony A7c Vlogging factors
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 provides face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone jack
 no image stabilization
86
 selfie friendly display
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with microphone support
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Canon R50 vs Sony A7c Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Sony A7c
 Canon EOS R50Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha A7c
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2020-09-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-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 surface area 332.3mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 32000 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 651 693
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Sony E
Available lenses 37 122
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 pounds) 509 gr (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 shots 740 shots
Battery style 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 SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $679 $1,800