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Canon 90D vs Canon R50

Portability
60 Imaging
72 Features
93 Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Canon EOS R50 front
Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78

Canon 90D vs Canon R50 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Introduced August 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon 80D
Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
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Canon 90D vs Canon R50 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon 90D vs Canon R50, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and R50 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The 90D was launched 4 years prior to the R50 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 90D grades against the R50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Canon R50

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon 90D and Canon R50

		

		

			
 90D R50 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon 90D vs Canon R50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon 90D offers outside measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Canon R50 has sizing of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Check the Canon 90D vs Canon R50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the 90D and the R50.
Canon 90D vs Canon R50 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 90D and R50 is 60 and 75 respectively.
Canon 90D vs Canon R50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon 90D vs Canon R50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the 90D and R50.
All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon 90D to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged 90D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
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Canon 90D vs Canon R50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon 90D vs Canon R50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon 90D Portrait photography features
Canon R50 Portrait photography features
83
 focusing manually
 excellent megapixels (33MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
83
 manual focus
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon 90D Street photography highlights
Canon R50 Street photography highlights
71
 screen articulates fully
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 supports touch focus
 weather proof
 good ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 includes touch focus
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon 90D Sports photography information
Canon R50 Sports photography information
80
 high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 excellent megapixels (33 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proof
 good battery pack (1,300 per charge)
 supports phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
77
 quiet mode (1/8,000s)
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 has phase detect auto focus
 lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon 90D Travel photography information
Canon R50 Travel photography information
78
 good battery pack (1,300 per charge)
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 excellent megapixels (33 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
84
 has bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon 90D
Landscape photography with Canon R50
79
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 excellent megapixels (33MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 good battery pack (1,300 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
80
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon 90D Vlogging info
Canon R50 Vlogging info
71
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic jack
 does not have image stabilization
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 supports face detection focus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has external microphone port
 lack of image stabilization
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Canon 90D vs Canon R50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Canon R50
 Canon EOS 90DCanon EOS R50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 90D Canon EOS R50
Type Advanced DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-08-28 2023-02-08
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6960 x 4640 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 32000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 45 651
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon RF
Amount of lenses 326 37
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6m at ISO 100
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 701 gr (1.55 pounds) 375 gr (0.83 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 images 370 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Single UHS-II SD card slot
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,199 $679