Canon
EOS C50
Compact Super 35 cinema camera with RF mount, oversampled 4K, and creator-friendly controls.
$2,199
Released May 2026
Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Released Jul 2024
EOS C50 is 1.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS C50
Wins
EOS R1
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- BEOS R1 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 12.1 MP)
- BEOS R1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS C50
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
EOS C50 is 20mm narrower and 52mm shorter than EOS R1 but it is also 1mm thicker.
EOS C50 is 395 g lighter than EOS R1.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS C50 · 87mm EOS R1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS C50
138 × 98 mm
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS C50
138 × 88 mm
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS C50
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS C50
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS C50
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
720 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS C50
Pros
- ✓Compact cinema body
- ✓RF mount
- ✓Strong 4K oversampling
- ✓Affordable cinema entry
Cons
- –Super 35 sensor
- –Smaller than C70 feature set
- –Newer ecosystem
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, EOS C50 or EOS R1?
EOS C50 scores 6.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for EOS R1 — 720g — manageable for travel.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS C50 and EOS R1?
EOS C50 is 12.1 MP and EOS R1 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS C50 and EOS R1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS C50 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS C50 or the EOS R1?
EOS C50 reaches 15 fps electronic. EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS C50 and EOS R1?
EOS C50 weighs 720 g and EOS R1 weighs 1115 g, so the EOS C50 is 395 g lighter.
Do the EOS C50 and EOS R1 record 4K video?
EOS C50: 4K up to 60p. EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS C50 and EOS R1 weather sealed?
EOS C50: Yes. EOS R1: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS C50 launched at $2,199 and EOS R1 at $6,299. The EOS C50 is $4,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.