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Canon R50 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
75 Imaging
71 Features
88 Overall
77
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80 Imaging
66 Features
89 Overall
75

Canon R50 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Released March 2023
Photography Glossary

Canon R50 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon R50 versus Sony ZV-E1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The R50 was announced very close to the ZV-E1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the R50 scores versus the ZV-E1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Sony ZV-E1

          

          

            
 R50 ZV-E1 
Display resolution1040k1037kCrisper display (+3k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Canon R50

          

          

            
 ZV-E1 R50 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon R50 and Sony ZV-E1

          

          

            
 R50 ZV-E1 
ReleasedFebruary 2023March 2023Similar generation
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3.00"3.00"Same display measurements
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 has 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) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has dimensions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Compare the Canon R50 versus Sony ZV-E1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the R50 compared to the ZV-E1.
Canon R50 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R50 and ZV-E1 is 75 and 80 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and ZV-E1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R50 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Canon R50 will give extra detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

            Canon R50 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon R50 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony ZV-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
 manual focus
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 features face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
71
 manual focus
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 offers face detect focusing
 saves RAW files
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography info
77
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 has focus by touch
 great ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
84
 fully articulated screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 environment sealing
 lighter than competitors (483g)
 great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography features
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography features
77
 quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 has phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
71
 quiet mode (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (570 per charge)
 comes with phase detect AF
 low maximum shutter speed (1/s)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography advice
84
 has bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 good MP (24MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
79
 better than average battery (570 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors (483 grams)
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 comes with focus via touch
 selfie friendly display
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography factors
Sony ZV-E1 Landscape photography factors
79
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 great ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
79
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3.00 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 great high ISO (102,400)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery (570 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R50
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E1
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 features face detection autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external mic support
 lack of image stabilization
85
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 1920 pxls)
 does have microphone support
 lighter than competitors (483 grams)
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Canon R50 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Sony ZV-E1
 Canon EOS R50Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS R50 Sony ZV-E1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2023-03-29
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 32000 102400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Minimum boosted ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 651 759
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Sony E
Available lenses 37 195
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs -
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 483 grams (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 570 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $679 $2,198