Canon EOS R50 vs Sony Alpha 7

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha 7
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS R50Alpha 7
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7 II
      MSRP$679 body only ($799 with 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS)$1699.99 / £1299 (body only), $1999.99 / £1549 (with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha 7
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm35.8 x 23.9 mm
      Total Pixels25.5 Megapixel25 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,00050 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200
      Photo Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha 7
      ProcessorDIGIC XBIONZ X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatC-RAW, HEIF, JPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalExtra fine, fine, standard
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB (with sYCC gamut), Adobe RGB compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Movie: xvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing+/- 3 levels
      Focus Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha 7
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF IIFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points651117
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points25
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha 7
      Lens MountCanon RFSony E
      Crop Factor1.6x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Screen Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha 7
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot1,230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha 7
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-4 to +3
      Shutter Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha 7
      Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtain, ElectronicElectronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)12.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)15.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting15.0 fps5.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 15 fps for up to 28 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 12 fps for up to 42 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha 7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Flash Range6m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Flash BracketingWith optional external flash: 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, 3 EV steps, 3/5 frames (1.0/2.0/3.0 EV: only 3 frames) selectable
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX/EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha 7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock(1) Automatic AE lock
      In One-Shot AF mode, AE is locked as soon as subjects are in focus
      (2) Manual AE lock: By using the AE Lock button in P, Tv, Av, and M mode
      Toggling: Press again to cancel and once more to refresh
      Enabled in all metering modes      		Available with AE lock button. Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Can be disabled from the Menu
      DXO Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha 7
      DxO Low Light ISO2248
      DxO Color Depth24.8
      DxO Dynamic Range14.2
      DxO Overall Score90
      Video Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha 7
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/H.265/MPEG-4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha 7
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha 7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control wired
      Environmental Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha 7
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha 7
      Dimensions116 x 86 x 69 mm (4.57 x 3.39 x 2.72")127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")
      Weight (inc. batteries)375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz)474 g (1.04 lb / 16.72 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 7.3 x 5.5"
      Package Weight1.69 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha 7
      Battery PackLP-E17NP-FW50
      Battery Life370 shots340 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
      Other Canon EOS R50 Sony Alpha 7
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory MountCanon Multi-function accessory shoe
      Optional Canon AD-E1 adapter required for conventional shoe-mount flashes and accessories
      Electronic Level Gauge


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