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Canon R50 vs Sony A6600

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Canon R50 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Updated by Sony A6700
Photography Glossary

Canon R50 vs Sony A6600 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon R50 vs Sony A6600, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the A6600 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R50 was brought out 3 years after the A6600 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the R50 scores vs the A6600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Sony A6600

 R50 A6600 
ReleasedFebruary 2023August 2019Newer by 42 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Canon R50

 A6600 R50 

Common features in the Canon R50 and Sony A6600

 R50 A6600 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R50 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon R50 has got external dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Sony A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R50 vs Sony A6600 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the R50 vs the A6600.

Canon R50 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and A6600 is 75 and 77 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and A6600.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The younger R50 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R50 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 Portrait photography info
Sony A6600 Portrait photography info
83
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Sony A6600
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
very good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
83
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R50
Sports photography with Sony A6600
77
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
84
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (810 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 Travel photography info
Sony A6600 Travel photography info
84
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
84
better than average battery (810 shots)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Sony A6600
80
manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 Vlogging info
Sony A6600 Vlogging info
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
lack of image stabilization
84
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
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Canon R50 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Sony A6600
 Canon EOS R50Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha a6600
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2019-08-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
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 32000
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 651 425
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Sony E
Available lenses 37 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 503g (1.11 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 370 images 810 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $679 $1,198