EOS R50vs A7R VI
Sony
A7R VI (2025)
Starting from £4399 new
Best for Studio, landscape and commercial photographers needing maximum resolution
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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.
Studio, Landscape And Commercial Photographers Needing Maximum Resolution — A7R VI (2025): The A7R VI cements its place as the resolution flagship of the Sony full-frame range — 61MP, AI-driven autofocus, and 8K video make it as capable for video and action work as it is for studio and landscape photography. The price reflects its position at the top of the lineup, but the capability is hard to match.
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
A7R VI (2025)
- Studio and commercial photographers who need maximum resolution for large prints and heavy cropping
- Landscape photographers who want best-in-class dynamic range and detail
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K video alongside a 61MP stills sensor
- Professionals upgrading from the A7R V who want faster AI-driven autofocus
Quick take: The a7r vi has the highest resolution at 61mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the a7r vi is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | A7R VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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