Canon EOS R50 vs Sony a6700 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Canon · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Canon EOS R50
70
SCORE
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Sony · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Sony a6700
77
WINNER
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS R50 and Sony a6700 are mirrorless cameras from 2023, both built around APS-C CMOS sensors. Each offers an electronic viewfinder and an articulating touch screen, so both suit travel and everyday photography. The decisive split is the lens mount: Canon RF on the R50, Sony E on the a6700. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2023 | 2023 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 8, 2023 | July 12, 2023 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 116 x 86 x 69 mm | 122 x 69 x 64 mm |
| Camera weight | 375 g | 493 g |
| Optics | 73/100 | 77/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe a6700 is the stronger choice for handheld shooting in dim light, because it offers in-body stabilisation while the R50 does not. That steadies handheld shutter speeds for interiors or evening streets with any lens mounted. It also has more autofocus points, 759 against 651 on the R50. The a6700's 26 megapixels give a little extra room to crop a distant bird: about 8 percent more pixels than the R50's 24. The R50 shoots slightly faster at 12 frames per second against 11, which helps with short bursts of motion. Both share a 1/4000 second maximum shutter and a 100 to 32000 ISO range. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24 MP050 | 26 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 6192 x 4128 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
22.3 x 14.9 | 23 x 15.5 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
12 fps045 | 11 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon RF | Sony E |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic X | Bionz XR |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 |  4:3 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
320003003280000 | 320003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 5030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | — |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
6510300 | 7590300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
No |  Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | 236000009900000 |
| Video | 91/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoSlow-motion work is possible on either camera, since both support frame rates up to 120 fps. Each also records video up to 4K resolution. Timelapse recording is built in on both, ready for clouds or a building project. Video editors get more format options on the a6700, which records in MOV, XAVC S, XAVC HS, and XAVC S-I. The R50 records in MP4 with H.264 and H.265, keeping files simple to share. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
120 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MP4, H.264, H.265 | MOV, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
| Features | 72/100 | 83/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe a6700 has weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, or seaside air, and the R50 has none. The R50's counter is a built-in flash, useful for fill light on backlit portraits when no accessory flash is packed. Both accept external flash units. The R50's rear screen is sharper for playback and focus checks, with 1.62 million dots against 1.04 million on the a6700. Both provide a 3-inch articulating touch screen with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and neither includes GPS. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | No |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
16200001150001500000 | 10368001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 35/100 | 43/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe a6700 is the stronger pick for long days out, with a rating of 570 shots per charge against 370 for the R50, about 54 percent higher. Its NP-FZ100 battery suits a full travel day, while the R50's LP-E17 makes a spare a sensible plan for long outings. Both charge over USB, so a power bank can top either up on the road. Storage is a similarity: each camera has a single SD card slot that takes UHS-II cards, with no second slot for backup on either body. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I and II compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS II Compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | LP-E17 | NP-FZ100 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
370 shots1505000 | 570 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
The Sony a6700 is the better buy for handheld low-light shooting, work outdoors in poor weather, or long travel days between charges. Its stabilisation, weather sealing, higher shot rating, and extra megapixels make it the more capable all-round tool for stills and video.
The Canon EOS R50 remains the right choice when a lighter, simpler kit matters more. At 375 grams against 493, it is the lighter body to carry daily, and its built-in flash covers fill light without extra gear. Let the lens mount make the final call, since Canon RF and Sony E do not cross-fit.