Canon
EOS C50
Ultra-compact full-frame cinema camera with 7K open-gate RAW, 32MP stills, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, and RF mount.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
EOS C50 is 3.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS C50
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS C50 has higher Max video bit rate (2420 Mbps vs 600 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AEOS C50 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS C50
142 × 88 × 95 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
EOS C50 is 8mm shorter than Alpha 7 IV but it is also 11mm wider and 15mm thicker.
EOS C50 is 12 g heavier than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 95mm EOS C50 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C50
142 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS C50
142 × 95 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C50
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C50
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS C50
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human (Eye/Face/Head/Body), Animal (Dog/Cat/Bird), Horse…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 142, 88, 95
Card types
Adds CFexpress 2.0 Type B, SD / SDHC / SDXC UHS-II
Max video bit rate
2420 Mbps vs 600 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light (CRM), XF-HEVC S (MP4), XF-AVC S (MP4)…
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS C50 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C50
Pros
- ✓Full Frame 3:2 open-gate 7K 12-bit Cinema RAW Light
- ✓15+ stops dynamic range with dual base ISO (800/6400)
- ✓32.3MP still capture alongside cinema video
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject/animal/vehicle recognition
- ✓4K up to 120fps, 2K up to 180fps slow motion
- ✓5-axis Combination IS (optical + digital)
- ✓Compact 670g body with CFexpress B + SD dual-slot recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –No SDI output
- –No weather sealing
- –Bluetooth not built-in (Wi-Fi 5 only)
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the EOS C50 and Alpha 7 IV at major authorized retailers.
Canon EOS C50
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS C50 or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 8.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for EOS C50 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C50 and Alpha 7 IV?
EOS C50 is 32.3 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C50 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C50 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C50 or the Alpha 7 IV?
EOS C50 reaches 15 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C50 and Alpha 7 IV?
EOS C50 weighs 670 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Alpha 7 IV is 12 g lighter.
Do the EOS C50 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
EOS C50: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS C50 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
EOS C50: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS C50 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the EOS C50 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS C50 launched at $3,899 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Alpha 7 IV is $1,400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.