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Canon R50 vs Canon R8

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Canon EOS R8 front
Portability
71 Imaging
78 Features
85 Overall
80

Canon R50 vs Canon R8 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2023
Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Introduced February 2023
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Canon R50 vs Canon R8 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon R50 and Canon R8, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the R8 (24MP) is very well matched but the R50 (APS-C) and R8 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The R50 was announced at a similar time to the R8 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the R50 grades versus the R8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Canon R8

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 R8 R50 
Display resolution1620k1040kClearer display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Canon R8

		

		

			
 R50 R8 
IntroducedFebruary 2023February 2023Similar age
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3.00"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Canon R8 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 features physical measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Canon R8 has dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs).
Examine the Canon R50 and Canon R8 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the R50 vs the R8.
Canon R50 vs Canon R8 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and R8 is 75 and 71 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Canon R8 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Canon R8 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and R8.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The R50 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher.
	
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Canon R50 vs Canon R8 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Canon R8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon R8 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
86
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 has face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography features
Canon R8 Street photography features
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 includes focus via touch
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
77
 screen articulates
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 offers focus by touch
 weather sealing
 above average ISO range (102,400)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R50
Sports photography with Canon R8
77
 silent shooting (1/8,000s)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 has phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
72
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
 Canon R8 as a Travel photography camera
84
 has bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
77
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 selfie friendly display
 not so great battery pack (290 shots)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography info
Canon R8 Landscape photography info
80
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00")
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
78
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00")
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (102,400)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging details
Canon R8 Vlogging details
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has microphone port
 does not have image stabilization
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen
 has face detection focus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external mic socket
 no image stabilization
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Canon R50 vs Canon R8 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Canon R8
 Canon EOS R50Canon EOS R8
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS R8
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2023-02-08 2023-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 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 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 32000 102400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 651 1053
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Canon RF
Amount of lenses 37 37
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 461g (1.02 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3295
Other
Battery life 370 photos 290 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 LP-E17
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot Single UHS-II SD card slot
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $679 $1,499