Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
96 Overall Score
vs
Canon EOS R50 R50 White 2024
Canon
71 Overall Score
Scores
Youtube
Beginner
Wedding Events
Video
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Streaming
Product Photography
Travel
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7 IV | Canon EOS R50 R50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 24.200000762939453 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 | PhotoPhase Detection: 4503VideoPhase Detection: 3713 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 15 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 30 fps★ | 15 fps |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | ✗ |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265, MPEG-4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 2.4M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.33 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
Canon EOS R50 R50 White 2024
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average build (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 20210.057score per dollar
vs
Canon EOS R50 R50 White 20240.105score per dollar
Canon EOS R50 R50 White 2024 offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony Alpha a7 IV
Scores 96 overall, wins 9 of 10 usage categories and 7 of 33 specs.
