Canon R50 vs Sony A6100

Lets look more closely at the Canon R50 versus Sony A6100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The R50 was introduced 3 years after the A6100 which is quite a sizable difference 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 A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the R50 matches up vs the A6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R50 & Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are available at Canon R50 Gallery & Sony A6100 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R50 against the A6100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and A6100 is 75 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and A6100.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent R50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.