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Canon R50 vs Sony A6000

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85 Imaging
65 Features
78 Overall
70

Canon R50 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released February 2023
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Newer Model is Sony A6300
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Canon R50 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon R50 versus Sony A6000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R50 was launched 8 years after the A6000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the R50 matches up vs the A6000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Sony A6000

		

		

			
 R50 A6000 
LaunchedFebruary 2023April 2014Newer by 108 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 A6000 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Sony A6000

		

		

			
 R50 A6000 
Manually focus  More exact focusing
Display dimension3.00"3"Identical display measurement
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 has got external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the R50 vs the A6000.
Canon R50 vs Sony A6000 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and A6000 is 75 and 85 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and A6000.
As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you will want to factor the release date  of the products into consideration. The newer R50 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Canon R50 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6000 Portrait photography highlights
83
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect focus
 exports RAW formats
79
 focusing manually
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography factors
Sony A6000 Street photography factors
77
 screen articulates
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 good ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
80
 has a tilting screen
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than average in class (344g)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A6000 as a Sports photography camera
77
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
72
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 has phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
84
 connects via bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
77
 lighter than average in class (344g)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Sony A6000
80
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 good ISO range (32,000)
 exports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
78
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 MP count good (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging factors
Sony A6000 Vlogging factors
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 provides face detect focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with mic jack
 lack of image stabilization
33
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (344g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have external microphone support
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Canon R50 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Sony A6000
 Canon EOS R50Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2014-04-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 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 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 32000 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 651 179
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Sony E
Number of lenses 37 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 344g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 370 images 360 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $679 $548