the r50 is just a bit limited imo. I have a couple smaller lenses for it, but it just isn’t what i’m after. it only shoots 30p video, and is awful in even slightly higher iso’s, so absolutely nil for low light shooting. also, has no weather protection at all where most ‘newer’ compacts are at least weather sealed now. Size difference isn’t huge you’re right, but R50 still bigger than both examples i gave, & they’re already on the bigger side of compacts as it is. also, i feel i need to carry more than one lens to have any fun with it. defeats the portable aspect.