EOS R50vs Sony RX100 VII
Canon
EOS R50 (2023)
Starting from £729 new
Best for Beginners & family
£729 at Clifton Cameras →
View EOS R50
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
Used from £595 at eBay →
View Sony RX100 VII
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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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The eos r50 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £729 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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