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Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5R

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
Portability
89 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
64

Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5R Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2023
Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Replaced the Sony NEX-5N
  • Later Model is Sony NEX-5T
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Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5R Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Canon R50 versus Sony NEX-5R, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and NEX-5R (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R50 was unveiled 10 years later than the NEX-5R and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the R50 scores vs the NEX-5R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

		

		

			
 R50 NEX-5R 
IntroducedFebruary 2023August 2012Fresher by 128 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 NEX-5R R50 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 R50 NEX-5R 
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5R Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R50 has exterior 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-5R has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R50 versus Sony NEX-5R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the R50 against the NEX-5R.
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5R size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R50 and NEX-5R is 75 and 89 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5R top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5R Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and NEX-5R.
To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon R50 to produce greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer R50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5R sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5R Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-5R Portrait photography details
83
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports face detection focus
 exports RAW files
74
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-5R Street photography advice
77
 screen articulates
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 features focus by touch
 good high ISO (32,000)
 no image stabilization
80
 tilting screen
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 features focus by touch
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-5R Sports photography features
77
 silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
68
 decent MP (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography info
Sony NEX-5R Travel photography info
84
 has bluetooth
 features focus by touch
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
73
 features focus by touch
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-5R Landscape photography factors
80
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 good high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 no image stabilization
75
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 decent MP (16MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-5R Vlogging highlights
77
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 supports face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external microphone jack
 no image stabilization
31
 touchscreen functionality
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 lack of microphone port
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Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5R Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Sony NEX-5R
 Canon EOS R50Sony Alpha NEX-5R
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha NEX-5R
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-02-08 2012-08-29
Body design 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 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 651 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Sony E
Total lenses 37 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen tech - Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 pounds) 276 gr (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 910
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 330 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting   With downloadable app
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $679 $750