Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-3

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon R50 versus Sony NEX-3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The R50 was introduced 12 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the R50 grades versus the NEX-3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R50 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are available at Canon R50 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the R50 and the NEX-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R50 and NEX-3 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and NEX-3.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon R50 to offer you more detail using its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer R50 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.