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Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89 Imaging
56 Features
69 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5N 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-5N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-5
  • Refreshed by Sony NEX-5R
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Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon R50 and Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The R50 was revealed 11 years later than the NEX-5N and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R50 grades versus the NEX-5N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Sony NEX-5N

		

		

			
 R50 NEX-5N 
LaunchedFebruary 2023October 2011Fresher by 139 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 NEX-5N R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Sony NEX-5N

		

		

			
 R50 NEX-5N 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 has got physical measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R50 and Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the R50 versus the NEX-5N.
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5N size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R50 and NEX-5N is 75 and 89 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5N top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and NEX-5N.
Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon R50 to give extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern R50 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5N sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-5N Portrait photography features
83
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detection autofocus
 exports RAW files
73
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography details
Sony NEX-5N Street photography details
77
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
80
 screen tilts
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony NEX-5N as a Sports photography camera
77
 silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
58
 good  resolution (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 better than average battery life (460 per charge)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony NEX-5N as a Travel photography camera
84
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
70
 better than average battery life (460 CIPA)
 supports focus via touch
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 missing Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography highlights
Sony NEX-5N Landscape photography highlights
80
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
71
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (460 CIPA)
 does not have image stabilization
 missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-5N Vlogging advice
77
 selfie friendly screen
 screen is touchscreen
 provides face detection autofocus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external microphone socket
 lack of image stabilization
33
 touch screen
 offers face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 missing microphone socket
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Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Sony NEX-5N
 Canon EOS R50Sony Alpha NEX-5N
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha NEX-5N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2011-10-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 651 25
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Sony E
Total lenses 37 121
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech - Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
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 rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 12.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
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") 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 77
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1079
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 460 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $679 $550