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Canon EOS R50vsSony a6700: Which APS-C Camera?

Both are APS-C mirrorless bodies with 24–26 MP CMOS sensors, a single card slot, a micro HDMI port and a fully articulated screen, so the spec sheet starts out even. The decision comes down to two things: the Sony a6700 stabilizes the sensor and shoots far more capable video, while the Canon EOS R50 is much lighter and fires faster on stills.

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Biggest differences

  • 4K max frame rate

    Sony a6700 leads

    4×

    higher is better

    • Canon EOS R5029.97 fps
    • Sony a6700120 fps

  • 4K max frame rate (full width)

    Sony a6700 leads

    2×

    higher is better

    • Canon EOS R5029.97 fps
    • Sony a670060 fps

  • Continuous shooting (electronic)

    Canon EOS R50 leads

    +36%

    higher is better

    • Canon EOS R5015 fps
    • Sony a670011 fps

  • Weight

    Canon EOS R50 leads

    −24%

    lower is better

    • Canon EOS R50375 g
    • Sony a6700493 g

Features not all of them have

Log profile support

  • Canon EOS R50✕
  • Sony a6700✓

Headphone port

  • Canon EOS R50✕
  • Sony a6700✓

Where each one wins

  • Canon EOS R50

    • Continuous shooting (mechanical)
    • Continuous shooting (electronic)
    • Viewfinder magnification
    • Rear screen resolution
    • Weight
    • Width
    • Depth

  • Sony a6700

    • Effective pixels
    • In-body image stabilization
    • 4K max frame rate
    • 4K max frame rate (full width)
    • Log profile support
    • Screen size
    • Battery life
    • Height
    • Headphone port

What both have

  • Sensor formatAPS-C
  • Native ISO maximum32,000 ISO
  • Sensor typeCMOS
  • Max mechanical shutter speed4,000 1/s
  • Max video resolution4K
  • Video codecsH.264, HEVC
  • Raw video recordingNone
  • Video bit depth10 bit
  • Viewfinder resolution2.36 M dots
  • Screen articulationFully articulated
  • Memory card slots1 slots
  • USB charging & power delivery✓
  • Minimum operating temperature0 °C
  • HDMI port typeMicro

Every spec

Red marks the better value in each row.

SpecCanon EOS R50Sony a6700
Overview

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Overview specs

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Release dateNot publishedNot published
Launch price679.99 USD1Not published
Lens mountCanon RFSony E
High resolution pixel-shift modeNot publishedNo
Sensor & Image

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Sensor & Image specs

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Effective pixels24.2 MP26 MP
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Native ISO maximum32,000 ISO32,000 ISO
In-body image stabilization0 stops25 stops
Sensor readout speedNot publishedNot published
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Aspect ratios3:2, 4:3, 1:1, 16:9Not published
Lens & Autofocus

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Lens & Autofocus specs

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Continuous shooting (mechanical)12 fps11 fps
Continuous shooting (electronic)15 fps11 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed4,000 1/s4,000 1/s
Pre-burst capture duration0 s3Not published
AF subject detectionHuman, animal, bird, vehicleHuman, animal, bird, insect, car, train, airplane
Video

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Video specs

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Max video resolution4K4K
4K max frame rate29.97 fps120 fps
Video codecsH.264, HEVCH.264, HEVC
4K max frame rate (full width)29.97 fps60 fps4
Raw video recordingNone5None
Video bit depth10 bit610 bit
Log profile supportNo7Yes
Video dynamic range (log)Not published14 stops
Viewfinder & Screen

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Viewfinder & Screen specs

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Viewfinder resolution2.36 M dots2.36 M dots
Viewfinder magnification0.95 x0.7 x
Screen size2.95 in3 in
Screen articulationFully articulatedFully articulated
Rear screen resolution1.62 M dots1.04 M dots
Handling & Power

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Handling & Power specs

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Battery life440 shots8570 shots
Memory card slots1 slots1 slots
Weather sealingNone9Not published
Weight375 g10493 g
Width116.3 mm122 mm
Height85.5 mm69 mm
Depth68.8 mm75.1 mm
USB charging & power deliveryYes11Yes
Minimum operating temperature0 °C120 °C
Headphone portNo13Yes
HDMI port typeMicroMicro
Notes on 13 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1Canon EOS R50, Launch price: US RRP at launch as listed by Trusted Reviews; the page does not state whether it is body-only.
  2. 2Canon EOS R50, In-body image stabilization: No in-body stabilisation; shake control relies on lens IS or Movie Digital IS.
  3. 3Canon EOS R50, Pre-burst capture duration: No pre-capture mode appears anywhere in Canon's official R50 specifications, so it is treated as absent.
  4. 4Sony a6700, 4K max frame rate (full width): Full-width 4K tops out at 60p; 120p 4K uses a crop.
  5. 5Canon EOS R50, Raw video recording: Canon lists only MP4 recording with H.264 or HEVC; no raw video is offered internally or externally.
  6. 6Canon EOS R50, Video bit depth: Standard Rec.709 recording is 8-bit; 10-bit output requires HDR PQ to be switched on.
  7. 7Canon EOS R50, Log profile support: No Canon Log profile; HDR PQ (a PQ gamma curve) is available instead, which is not a log curve.
  8. 8Canon EOS R50, Battery life: CIPA test with the supplied LP-E17 in power-saving mode; viewfinder shooting is rated at about 310 shots.
  9. 9Canon EOS R50, Weather sealing: Canon's own spec sheet also lists water/dust resistance as not provided, so treat the body as unsealed.
  10. 10Canon EOS R50, Weight: Black body with battery and card per CIPA; the white version is 376 g with battery and card.
  11. 11Canon EOS R50, USB charging & power delivery: USB-C charging works with the supplied LP-E17; unauthenticated third-party batteries may not charge.
  12. 12Canon EOS R50, Minimum operating temperature: Rated operating range is 0–40 °C at up to 85% humidity.
  13. 13Canon EOS R50, Headphone port: Canon's full port list covers USB-C, mic-in, HDMI micro and the shoe only — no headphone jack.

Stills and burst shooting

The Canon EOS R50 edges ahead on frame rate, hitting 12 fps with the mechanical shutter and 15 fps electronically against 11 fps for the Sony a6700 either way. That matters for birds, kids and sport where the moment is short, though the gap is small enough that autofocus tracking usually decides the keeper more than the extra frames do.

The Sony answers with more pixels and subject detection that covers insects, trains and airplanes on top of the people, animals, birds and vehicles both cameras recognize. If the subject list matters to you, the Sony sees more of the world; if pure speed matters, the Canon has the edge.

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Stills and burst shooting

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Video

This is the widest gap between the two. The Sony a6700 records 4K at up to 120 fps, with full-width 4K reaching 60 fps, and it offers 14 stops of dynamic range in log plus a log profile the Canon simply does not have. For anyone grading footage or shooting slow motion, the Sony is the only real option here.

The Canon EOS R50 caps 4K at 29.97 fps and has no log curve at all — HDR PQ is a gamma curve, not a log one. It also lacks a headphone jack, so monitoring audio while recording means the Sony or an external workaround. Both shoot 10-bit, but the Canon needs HDR PQ switched on for it.

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Handling, size and battery

The Canon EOS R50 is the smaller, lighter camera at 375 g against 493 g, and it is narrower and shallower too — the kind of body you actually carry. The Sony is taller but slimmer front to back, and it has the better grip and the bigger rear screen at 3 inches.

Battery life favors the Sony at 570 shots versus 440 on the Canon, and the Sony is the only one of the two with in-body stabilization — 5 stops versus none at all on the Canon. That changes what you can shoot handheld: the Canon leans on lens IS or Movie Digital IS, which crops and only helps video.

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Which is best for sports and wildlife?

The Canon EOS R50 wins on burst rate and costs less, but the Sony a6700 counters with a longer subject-detection list and stabilization that keeps a long lens steady. For most sports and wildlife buyers the tracking breadth and IBIS matter more than two extra frames per second.

If your subjects are people, pets or birds and you want the lightest kit, the Canon is the practical pick. If you shoot a wider range of subjects and want the camera to find them, the Sony is the safer buy.

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The Verdict

Buy the Canon EOS R50 if you want the lightest, most affordable body here and shoot stills more than video. Buy the Sony a6700 if you shoot video seriously, need stabilization, or want log footage and 4K slow motion. Neither is weather sealed in any published spec. Both take a single card, so budget for one good one.

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FAQ

Does the Canon EOS R50 have in-body image stabilization?

No. It has zero stops of in-body stabilization, so shake control depends on lens IS or Movie Digital IS. The Sony a6700 offers 5 stops of IBIS.

Can the Sony a6700 shoot 4K at 120 fps?

Yes, but only with a crop. Full-width 4K tops out at 60 fps on the a6700; the 120p mode uses a narrower field of view.

Do either of these cameras record raw video?

No. Both the Canon EOS R50 and the Sony a6700 list no raw video recording, internally or externally. Both use H.264 and HEVC codecs.

Does the Canon EOS R50 have a headphone jack?

No. Its port list covers USB-C, mic-in, HDMI micro and the shoe only. The Sony a6700 does include a headphone port.

Are these cameras weather sealed?

Neither has a published sealing rating. Canon lists water and dust resistance as not provided on the R50, and Sony gives only its standard not-guaranteed note for the a6700, so treat both as unsealed.

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