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Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86 Imaging
57 Features
60 Overall
58

Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Replacement is Sony NEX-3N
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Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon R50 and Sony NEX-F3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The R50 was announced 10 years later than the NEX-F3 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the R50 scores versus the NEX-F3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Sony NEX-F3

		

		

			
 R50 NEX-F3 
ReleasedFebruary 2023August 2012Fresher by 128 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 NEX-F3 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Sony NEX-F3

		

		

			
 R50 NEX-F3 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the R50 compared to the NEX-F3.
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R50 and NEX-F3 is 75 and 86 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and NEX-F3.
As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon R50 to offer greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger R50 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony NEX-F3 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
74
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
 Sony NEX-F3 as a Street photography camera
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes focus by touch
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
76
 screen tilts
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
77
 silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 has phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
53
 decent MP (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography features
84
 supports bluetooth
 includes focus by touch
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
69
 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-F3 Landscape photography info
80
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
70
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 decent MP (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging info
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 comes with face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external microphone port
 lack of image stabilization
27
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon R50 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Sony NEX-F3
 Canon EOS R50Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2012-08-16
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 32000 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 651 25
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Sony E
Amount of lenses 37 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
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 rate 12.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/160 seconds
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 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, 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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 314g (0.69 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 470 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $679 $470