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Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89 Imaging
57 Features
52 Overall
55

Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-3N 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
  • Released February 2023
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-F3
  • New Model is Sony a5000
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Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R50 was manufactured 10 years after the NEX-3N which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the R50 grades vs the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Sony NEX-3N

		

		

			
 R50 NEX-3N 
LaunchedFebruary 2023February 2013More modern by 122 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 NEX-3N R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Sony NEX-3N

		

		

			
 R50 NEX-3N 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. 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 NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Look at the Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the R50 compared to the NEX-3N.
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and NEX-3N is 75 and 89 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The image below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and NEX-3N.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Canon R50 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer R50 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography features
83
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
66
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 can't use external flash
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Sony NEX-3N
77
 screen articulates fully
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
77
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography information
77
 quiet mode (1/8,000s)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 comes with phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
53
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 better than average battery life (480 shots)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony NEX-3N as a Travel photography camera
84
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
71
 better than average battery life (480 shots)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography information
80
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 saves RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
70
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (480 shots)
 no image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging factors
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging factors
77
 selfie friendly screen
 screen is touchscreen
 includes face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have microphone port
 does not have image stabilization
28
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 lack of external mic port
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Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Sony NEX-3N
 Canon EOS R50Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2013-02-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
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 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 32000 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 651 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 37 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 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 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 269 gr (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 1067
Other
Battery life 370 shots 480 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NPFW50
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $679 $399