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
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Canon
EOS R50 V
Video-first APS-C RF body with 4K 60p crop, oversampled 4K 30p, Canon Log 3, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, and no EVF — built for creators.
$649
Launch priceReleased Mar 2025
EOS R50 V is 8 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
EOS R50 V
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 370 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- BEOS R50 V has lower Weight (370 g vs 920 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS R50 V
119 × 74 × 45 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
EOS R1 is 38mm wider, 76mm taller, and 42mm thicker than EOS R50 V.
EOS R1 is 550 g heavier than EOS R50 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 45mm EOS R50 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R50 V
119 × 74 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R50 V
119 × 45 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R50 V
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 V
✓ 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
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 370 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R50 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Vehicle
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 119.3, 73.7, 45.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, SD UHS-II
Weight
370 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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 V
Pros
- ✓24MP APS-C sensor with DIGIC X
- ✓4K oversampled 30p and 4K crop 60p
- ✓Canon Log 3 and 10-bit internal
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
- ✓UVC/UAC streaming and vertical tripod socket
Cons
- –No built-in EVF or flash
- –4K 60p is cropped (not oversampled)
- –Single SD card slot
- –No in-body stabilization
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or EOS R50 V?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS R50 V — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R50 V?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and EOS R50 V is 24 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R50 V have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R50 V does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the EOS R50 V?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS R50 V reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R50 V?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and EOS R50 V weighs 370 g, so the EOS R50 V is 550 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R50 V record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R50 V: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and EOS R50 V weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. EOS R50 V: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 370 shots for the EOS R50 V, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and EOS R50 V at $649. The EOS R50 V is $5,650 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.