Canon R50 vs Sony a3500

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon R50 versus Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The R50 was revealed 9 years later than the a3500 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R50 scores against the a3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R50 and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R50 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R50 provides physical measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R50 versus Sony a3500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the R50 and the a3500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R50 and a3500 is 75 and 69 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and a3500.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Canon R50 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger R50 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.