Canon R50 vs Sony A6400

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon R50 and Sony A6400, 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 A6400 (24MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R50 was released 4 years after the A6400 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the R50 grades vs the A6400 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R50 and Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R50 Gallery and Sony A6400 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R50 comes with 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) while the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Canon R50 and Sony A6400 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the R50 versus the A6400.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and A6400 is 75 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and A6400.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger R50 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.