Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Canon - EOS R50 | Sony - α6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 375 g | 493 g |
| AF points | 651 | 759 |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 26 MP |
| In-body stabilization | false | true |
| Log profile | false | true |
| Max video | 4K30 | 4K120 |
Between the EOS R50 and α6700, the EOS R50 comes out ahead in weight, while the α6700 wins on af points / megapixels. Overall, the EOS R50 scores 65.6 and the α6700 scores 71.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The α6700 edges ahead on the Mars Score (65.6 vs 71.4), but the 5.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the EOS R50 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 118.00 g less. 375 vs 493.
Pick the α6700 if you care most about af points / megapixels. Its strongest claims are af points, megapixels, in-body stabilization, among others. The single most decisive one: AF points — 16.59% more. 759 vs 651.
Both ship with comparable sensor size, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the α6700 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Canon - EOS R50 or Sony - α6700?
Sony - α6700 leads the current Mars Score by 5.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare megapixels, max video, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Canon - EOS R50 if…
Canon - EOS R50 has the measurable edge on weight g.
Choose Sony - α6700 if…
Sony - α6700 has the measurable edge on af points, megapixels, has ibis.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Canon - EOS R50 wins
- ▲Weight — 118.00 g less. 375 vs 493.
Why Sony - α6700 wins
- ▲AF points — 16.59% more. 759 vs 651.
- ▲Megapixels — 8.33% more. 26 MP vs 24 MP.
- ▲Has In-body stabilization.
- ▲Has Log profile.
- ▲Max video: 4K120 (vs 4K30).
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Canon - EOS R50 | Sony - α6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | APS-C | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 26 MPlead |
| Max ISO | 32000 | 32000 |
Video
| Spec | Canon - EOS R50 | Sony - α6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K30 | 4K120lead |
| RAW video | false | false |
| Log profileⓘ | false | truelead |
Autofocus
| Spec | Canon - EOS R50 | Sony - α6700 |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 651 | 759lead |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | false | truelead |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Canon - EOS R50 | Sony - α6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 375 glead | 493 g |
| Weather sealedⓘ | false | truelead |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | false | false |