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Canon R100 vs Canon R50

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Canon EOS R50 front
Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78

Canon R100 vs Canon R50 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released May 2023
Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
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Canon R100 vs Canon R50 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon R100 and Canon R50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Canon. The resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the R50 (24MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The R100 was announced 4 months later than the R50 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the R100 grades versus the R50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Canon R50

 R100 R50 

Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Canon R100

 R50 R100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Canon R50

 R100 R50 
RevealedMay 2023February 2023Same age
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3.00"3.00"Equivalent display size
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution

Canon R100 vs Canon R50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R100 has outer measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Canon R50 has measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R100 and Canon R50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the R100 and the R50.

Canon R100 vs Canon R50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and R50 is 76 and 75 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Canon R50 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Canon R50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R100 and R50.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon R100 vs Canon R50 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Canon R50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Canon R50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography highlights
Canon R50 Portrait photography highlights
83
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
83
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R100 Street photography advice
Canon R50 Street photography advice
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
77
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography details
Canon R50 Sports photography details
64
silent mode (1/4,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/ seconds)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
77
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R100 as a Travel photography camera
Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
76
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly screen
84
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R100 Landscape photography highlights
Canon R50 Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.00")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R100
Vlogging with Canon R50
34
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R100 vs Canon R50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R100 and Canon R50
 Canon EOS R100Canon EOS R50
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS R100 Canon EOS R50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-05-24 2023-02-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest boosted ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3975 651
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Canon RF
Available lenses 39 37
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3.00 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed - 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.5fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 6m at ISO 100
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file 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 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 356g (0.78 lb) 375g (0.83 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 370 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 LP-E17
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Single UHS-II SD card slot
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $479 $679