Sony a230 vs Canon EOS R50
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a230 and Canon EOS R50. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a230 is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS R50 is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a230 were released 2009 and Canon EOS R50 was released 2023. That is a 14 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a230 | 2009 |
Canon EOS R50 | 2023 |
Type of camera
Sony a230 is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS R50 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a230 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS R50 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Sony a230 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS R50 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Sony a230 has a 10 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R50 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Sony a230 |
10 MP
10036224 pixels 3872 x 2592 |
Canon EOS R50 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS R50 has a 139 % larger resolution than Sony a230. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS R50 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a230. Canon EOS R50 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Sony a230 has 100 to 3200.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a230 | 100-3200 |
Canon EOS R50 | 100-32000 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R50 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a230
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R50
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Sony a230 can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R50 can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a230 | 2,5 |
Canon EOS R50 | 12 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS R50. Sadly, the Sony a230 does not support this.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Sony a230 weighs 490 gr (equal to 1.08 lb) which is 31% heavier than Canon EOS R50 and its 375 gr (or 0.83 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a230 | 490 gr 1.08 lb |
Canon EOS R50 | 375 gr 0.83 lb |
Sony a230 vs Canon EOS R50 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a230 and Canon EOS R50, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS R50 |
Name | Sony a230 | Canon EOS R50 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS R50 |
Release Year | 2009 | 2023 |
Release Date | 2009-05-18 | 2023-02-08 |
MSRP | 549 USD | 679 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS R50 |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS R50 |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
Resolution | 3872 x 2592 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 10 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz | DIGIC 7 |
Image |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS R50 |
ISO Range | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 32000 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS R50 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 9 | 651 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS R50 |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 2.7” | 3” |
Screen dots | 230400 | N/A |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | N/A | N/A |
Live view | No | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.83× (0.55× 35mm equiv.) | 0.59× |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS R50 |
Frames per second | 2,5 fps | 12 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | 10 meters | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS R50 |
Video recording | No | Yes |
Video format | N/A |
H.264 H.265 |
Video resolution | N/A |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS R50 |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS R50 |
HDMI Output | No | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless | No |
Yes Built-in (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes | |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a230 |
Canon EOS R50 |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable battery & charger
|
Canon LP-E17 Battery Pack
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 230 shots | N/A |
Width | 128 mm | 116 mm |
Height | 97 mm | 86 mm |
Depth | 68 mm | 69 mm |
Weight | 490 gram | 375 gram |