Camera comparison
Canon EOS R50 vs Sony a6400: what actually changes
What changes for your kit, what stays the same, and the two drawn to one scale. From Canon's and Sony's published specifications.
What changes
- Different lenses: the EOS R50 takes Canon RF lenses (62 here), the a6400 takes Sony E (158). Lenses do not move between them.
- Weight: the a6400 weighs 28 g more (403 g against 375 g with battery and card).
- Screen: vari-angle on the EOS R50, tilts up 180° on the a6400.
- Batteries differ: LP-E17 and NP-FW50; spares do not swap.
- Video: 4K up to 30p from the full width (6K oversampled) on the EOS R50; 4K up to 30p (24p from the full width) on the a6400.
The same on both
- Neither has in-body stabilisation; stabilised lenses matter on both.
- Similar resolution: 24.2 and 24.2 MP.
116.3 × 85.5 mma6400
120 × 66.9 mmCard
to scale
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Side by side
Differences only, as set.
| Camera | Canon EOS R50 | Sony a6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| SensorSame | APS-C 22.3 × 14.9 mm, 24.2 MP | APS-C 23.5 × 15.6 mm, 24.2 MP |
| In-body stabilisationSame | No | No |
| ViewfinderSame | 2.36M-dot electronic | 2.36M-dot electronic |
| Rear screen | 3" vari-angle, touch | 3" tilts up 180°, touch |
| Fastest burst | 12 fps mechanical · 15 fps electronic | 11 fps mechanical |
| Video | 4K up to 30p from the full width (6K oversampled) | 4K up to 30p (24p from the full width) |
| Memory cards | 1 slot, SD, UHS-I | 1 slot, SD / Memory Stick, UHS-I |
| Battery | LP-E17 | NP-FW50, about 410 shots |
| Charges over USBSame | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone socketSame | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone socketSame | No | No |
| Built-in flashSame | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | Not stated |
| Size (W × H × D) | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8 mm | 120 × 66.9 × 59.7 mm |
| Weight with battery and card | 375 g | 403 g |
| Announced | 2023 | 2019 |
| Lenses that fit | 62 | 158 |
| Where to buy | Check price on AmazonCanon page | Check price on AmazonSony page |
How big each one is
The a6400 is 3.7 mm wider, 18.6 mm shorter and 9.1 mm shallower than the EOS R50 (120 − 116.3 = 3.7 mm wide).
116.3 × 68.8 mma6400
120 × 59.7 mm
Choose by what matters to you
- The EOS R50 if you shoot action in bursts, or you film yourself or shoot from odd angles.
- The a6400 if you want more shots per charge.
The lenses each one takes
The two take different lenses. The EOS R50: 62 Canon RF lenses, kit lens Canon RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM. The a6400: 158 Sony E lenses, kit lens Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS. Pick the system whose lenses you want, not only the body.
EOS R50: first picks
- Everyday and travel: Canon RF-S18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM 29–72 mm equiv.
- People and portraits: Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary 90 mm equiv.
- Wide scenes and rooms: Canon RF-S10-18mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM 16–29 mm equiv.
a6400: first picks
- Everyday and travel: Sony E PZ 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 OSS II 24–75 mm equiv.
- People and portraits: Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary 84 mm equiv.
- Wide scenes and rooms: Sony E PZ 10-20mm F4 G 15–30 mm equiv.
Questions
Which is lighter, the EOS R50 or the a6400?
The EOS R50: 375 g against 403 g, each with battery and card, by the makers' figures.
Do EOS R50 lenses fit the a6400?
No. The EOS R50 uses Canon RF and the a6400 Sony E; lenses do not move between them.
Do the EOS R50 and a6400 use the same battery?
No: the EOS R50 takes the LP-E17 and the a6400 the NP-FW50.
Facts checked 9 Oct 2026 against the makers' specification pages. How we check