Canon
EOS R50 V
Video-first APS-C RF body with 4K 60p crop, oversampled 4K 30p, Canon Log 3, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, and no EVF — built for creators.
$649
Launch priceReleased Mar 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 R50 V is 3.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R50 V
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher IBIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 250 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AEOS R50 V has lower Weight (370 g vs 658 g)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 32,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS R50 V
119 × 74 × 45 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
EOS R50 V is 12mm narrower, 23mm shorter, and 35mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV.
EOS R50 V is 288 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 45mm EOS R50 V · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R50 V
119 × 74 mm
Credit card
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 R50 V
119 × 45 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R50 V
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R50 V
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 R50 V
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 119.3, 73.7, 45.2
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
370 g vs 658 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
IBIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Subject recognition
Adds Bird, Insect, Car/Train…
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 250 Mbps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Weather sealing
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R50 V
Pros
- ✓24MP APS-C sensor with DIGIC X
- ✓4K oversampled 30p and 4K crop 60p
- ✓Canon Log 3 and 10-bit internal
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
- ✓UVC/UAC streaming and vertical tripod socket
Cons
- –No built-in EVF or flash
- –4K 60p is cropped (not oversampled)
- –Single SD card slot
- –No in-body stabilization
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 R50 V and Alpha 7 IV at major authorized retailers.
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R50 V or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 7.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS R50 V — 33MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R50 V and Alpha 7 IV?
EOS R50 V is 24 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R50 V and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R50 V does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R50 V or the Alpha 7 IV?
EOS R50 V reaches 15 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R50 V and Alpha 7 IV?
EOS R50 V weighs 370 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the EOS R50 V is 288 g lighter.
Do the EOS R50 V and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
EOS R50 V: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R50 V and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
EOS R50 V: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 370 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R50 V and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R50 V launched at $649 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The EOS R50 V is $1,850 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.