Canon R50 vs Sony TX20

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon R50 and Sony TX20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and TX20 (16MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and TX20 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The R50 was unveiled 11 years later than the TX20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX20 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the R50 grades vs the TX20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R50 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20. The full galleries are available at Canon R50 Gallery and Sony TX20 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 enjoys outside dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony TX20 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R50 and Sony TX20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the R50 compared to the TX20.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R50 and TX20 is 75 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and TX20.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R50 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R50 will resolve extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern R50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.