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
Canon
EOS R50
Tiny 24MP APS-C RF-mount camera for creators, travel, and beginners who want strong autofocus and easy 4K.
$679
Released Feb 2023
EOS R1 is 1.4 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
EOS R50
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
- BEOS R50 has lower Weight (375 g vs 1115 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
EOS R50
116 × 86 × 69 mm
375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz)
EOS R1 is 41mm wider, 64mm taller, and 19mm thicker than EOS R50.
EOS R1 is 740 g heavier than EOS R50.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 69mm EOS R50
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
EOS R50
116 × 86 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
EOS R50
116 × 69 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R50
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R50
✓ 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 R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R50
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116.3, 85.5, 68.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
375 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.95 × vs 0.9 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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 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
EOS R50
Pros
- ✓Very compact and lightweight
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II subject tracking
- ✓Oversampled 4K 30p video
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
- ✓Accessible price
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Single SD card slot
- –Limited physical controls
- –No headphone jack
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or EOS R50?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS R50 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R50?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R50 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R50 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the EOS R50?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS R50 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R50?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and EOS R50 weighs 375 g, so the EOS R50 is 740 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R50 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R50: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and EOS R50 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. EOS R50: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and EOS R50 at $679. The EOS R50 is $5,620 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.