EOS R50vs A6100
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
EOS R50 (2023)
- Beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Family photographers who want reliable subject tracking in a compact body
- R100 buyers who want a step up with better video and subject detection
- Casual content creators who want a simple, capable RF camera on a budget
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The a6100 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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