Canon R50 vs Sony A6600
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Canon R50 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Canon R50 vs Sony A6600 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R50 and Sony Alpha a6600. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon R50 Gallery and Sony A6600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Sony A6600
R50 | A6600 | |||
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Released | February 2023 | ![]() | August 2019 | Newer by 42 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Sharper display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Canon R50
A6600 | R50 |
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Sony A6600
R50 | A6600 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R50 vs Sony A6600 Specifications
Canon EOS R50 | Sony Alpha a6600 | |
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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 |