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Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5T

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-5T front
Portability
89 Imaging
58 Features
79 Overall
66

Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released February 2023
Sony NEX-5T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5R
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Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5T Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon R50 and Sony NEX-5T, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R50 was introduced 9 years later than the NEX-5T and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the R50 matches up vs the NEX-5T in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

		

		

			
 R50 NEX-5T 
LaunchedFebruary 2023August 2013More recent by 116 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 NEX-5T R50 
		

	

	
	

		

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

		

		

			
 R50 NEX-5T 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Display size3.00"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 has physical dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon R50 and Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the R50 against the NEX-5T.
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5T size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and NEX-5T is 75 and 89 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5T top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and NEX-5T.
To sum up, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon R50 to show extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent R50 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5T sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5T Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

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

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-5T
83
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has face detect focus
 supports RAW formats
74
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography details
Sony NEX-5T Street photography details
77
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 supports touch to focus
 good high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
80
 tilting screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography information
Sony NEX-5T Sports photography information
77
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
69
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-5T Travel photography advice
84
 has bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
77
 provides focus by touch
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony NEX-5T as a Landscape photography camera
80
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 good high ISO (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
70
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging details
Sony NEX-5T Vlogging details
77
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 has face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic jack
 lack of image stabilization
73
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 offers face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have mic port
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Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Sony NEX-5T
 Canon EOS R50Sony Alpha NEX-5T
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha NEX-5T
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 651 99
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Sony E
Total lenses 37 121
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 7.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 x1080 (60p/60i/24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 276 gr (0.61 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1015
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 330 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $679 $400