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 7R VI
66.8MP stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's AI processing unit.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Alpha 7R VI is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R50 V
Wins
Alpha 7R VI
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R50 V has higher AF points / zones (4503 vs 759)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 36 frames)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Battery capacity (2670 mAh vs 1040 mAh)
- BAlpha 7R VI has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 250 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R50 V
116 × 86 × 69 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 × 83 mm
713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)
EOS R50 V is 17mm narrower, 11mm shorter, and 14mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.
EOS R50 V is 343 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 69mm EOS R50 V · 83mm Alpha 7R VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R50 V
116 × 86 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R50 V
116 × 69 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7R VI
133 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R50 V
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Alpha 7R VI
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 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 7R VI
✓ 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
Codecs
Adds XF-AVC S, XF-HEVC S
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116, 85.5, 68.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AF points / zones
4503 vs 759 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R50 V supports it
Weight
370 g vs 713 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R VI
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 36 frames — higher is better
Resolution
66.8 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Battery capacity
2670 mAh vs 1040 mAh — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 250 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 32,000
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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 7R VI
Pros
- ✓66.8MP stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free electronic burst
- ✓8K 30p and 4K 120p video
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift stabilization
- ✓9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files demand fast cards and storage
- –8K workflow can be heavy
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 7R VI?
Alpha 7R VI scores 7.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS R50 V — 66.8MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R50 V and Alpha 7R VI?
EOS R50 V is 24.2 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R50 V and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R50 V does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R50 V or the Alpha 7R VI?
EOS R50 V reaches 15 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R50 V and Alpha 7R VI?
EOS R50 V weighs 370 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the EOS R50 V is 343 g lighter.
Do the EOS R50 V and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?
EOS R50 V: 4K up to 59.94p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R50 V and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?
EOS R50 V: No. Alpha 7R VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 370 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R50 V and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R50 V launched at $649 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The EOS R50 V is $3,850 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.