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Canon R vs Canon R50

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Canon EOS R front
 
Canon EOS R50 front
Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Canon R vs Canon R50 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
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Canon R vs Canon R50 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon R and Canon R50, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both of them are built by Canon. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and R50 (24MP) and the R (Full frame) and R50 (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The R was launched 5 years before the R50 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the R scores against the R50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Canon R50

 R R50 
Display sizing3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kSharper display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Canon R

 R50 R 
LaunchedFebruary 2023September 2018More modern by 53 months

Common features in the Canon R and Canon R50

 R R50 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R vs Canon R50 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R has external dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Canon R50 has measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the R vs the R50.

Canon R vs Canon R50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R and R50 is 62 and 75 respectively.

Canon R vs Canon R50 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Canon R50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the R and R50.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon R will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged R will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R vs Canon R50 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Canon R50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Canon R50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R as a Portrait photography camera
Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
86
manual focus
amazing MP (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
83
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography info
Canon R50 Street photography info
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
77
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography details
Canon R50 Sports photography details
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
amazing MP (30MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (370 shots)
77
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography highlights
Canon R50 Travel photography highlights
73
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
amazing MP (30 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery life (370 shots)
84
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography advice
Canon R50 Landscape photography advice
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
amazing MP (30 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average ISO range (40,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (370 shots)
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R
Vlogging with Canon R50
73
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R vs Canon R50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Canon R50
 Canon EOS RCanon EOS R50
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS R Canon EOS R50
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-05 2023-02-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6720 x 4480 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 40000 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 5655 651
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Canon RF
Available lenses 17 37
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6m at ISO 100
Flash settings no built-in flash -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 375 gr (0.83 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures 370 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) Single UHS-II SD card slot
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $2,299 $679