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Canon R3 vs Canon R50

Portability
52 Imaging
77 Features
93 Overall
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Canon EOS R3 front
 
Canon EOS R50 front
Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon R3 vs Canon R50 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Released September 2021
Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2023
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Canon R3 vs Canon R50 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon R3 versus Canon R50, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and both are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the R50 (24MP) is pretty similar but the R3 (Full frame) and R50 (APS-C) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The R3 was released 17 months earlier than the R50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the R3 grades against the R50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 R3 R50 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution4150k1040kSharper screen (+3110k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Canon R3

		

		

			
 R50 R3 
IntroducedFebruary 2023September 2021Fresher by 17 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R3 and Canon R50

		

		

			
 R3 R50 
Focus manually  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Canon R50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R3 features outside measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") and a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 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).
Compare the Canon R3 versus Canon R50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the R3 compared to the R50.
Canon R3 vs Canon R50 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R3 and R50 is 52 and 75 respectively.
Canon R3 vs Canon R50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Canon R50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The photograph below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R3 and R50.
Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The R3 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The older R3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R3 vs Canon R50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R3 vs Canon R50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R3 vs Canon R50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R3 Portrait photography details
Canon R50 Portrait photography details
86
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
83
 manual focus
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 features face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Canon R3 as a Street photography camera
 Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
70
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers touch focus
 environment proof
 above average high ISO (102,400)
 heavier than average in class (1,015 grams)
77
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 great high ISO (32,000)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R3 as a Sports photography camera
 Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
88
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/64,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 good battery life (760 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R3 as a Travel photography camera
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
70
 good battery life (760 per charge)
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than average in class (1,015g)
84
 has bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 good MP (24MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R3 Landscape photography information
Canon R50 Landscape photography information
86
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (102,400)
 delivers RAW formats
 environment proof
 good battery life (760 per charge)
 two card slots
80
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 good sized screen (3.00 inches)
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R3 Vlogging advice
Canon R50 Vlogging advice
70
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focus
 video resolution high (6000 x 3164 pxls)
 includes external mic socket
 heavier than average in class (1,015g)
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 features face detection focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone support
 no image stabilization
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Canon R50
 Canon EOS R3Canon EOS R50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS R50
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2021-09-14 2023-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 102400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 1053 651
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Canon RF
Number of lenses 27 37
Focal length multiplier 1 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 4,150k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/64000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 6m at ISO 100
Flash modes no built-in flash -
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 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 6000x3164 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1015 gr (2.24 lb) 375 gr (0.83 lb)
Physical dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 4086 not tested
Other
Battery life 760 pictures 370 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 LP-E17
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B Single UHS-II SD card slot
Card slots Two One
Retail cost $6,000 $679