Canon R50 vs Sony a5100

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon R50 versus Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The R50 was revealed 8 years later than the a5100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the R50 matches up against the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R50 & Sony Alpha a5100. The full galleries are available at Canon R50 Gallery & Sony a5100 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the R50 versus the a5100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and a5100 is 75 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and a5100.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images although you might want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The younger R50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.