Canon R vs Canon R50
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Canon R vs Canon R50 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon R vs Canon R50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R and Canon EOS R50. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R Gallery and Canon R50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R over the Canon R50
R | R50 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+1060k dot) |
Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Canon R
R50 | R | |||
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Launched | February 2023 | ![]() | September 2018 | More modern by 53 months |
Common features in the Canon R and Canon R50
R | R50 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully 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).
Look at the Canon R and Canon R50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

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Canon R vs Canon R50 Specifications
Canon EOS R | Canon EOS R50 | |
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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 |