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Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5N

Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
88
Overall
79
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
69
Overall
61

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).

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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
74
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
78
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
71
better than average battery life (460 CIPA)
supports focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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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