Canon
EOS R3
Pro 24MP full-frame stacked-sensor body built for sports, news, wildlife, and high-speed hybrid capture.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2021
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 3.5 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R3
Wins
EOS R50 V
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R3 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R3 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 250 Mbps)
- BEOS R50 V has higher AF points / zones (4503 vs 1053)
- AEOS R3 has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 36 frames)
- AEOS R3 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS R3
150 × 143 × 87 mm
1015 g (2.24 lb / 35.80 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS R50 V
116 × 86 × 69 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
EOS R3 is 34mm wider, 57mm taller, and 18mm thicker than EOS R50 V.
EOS R3 is 645 g heavier than EOS R50 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R3 · 69mm EOS R50 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R3
150 × 143 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R50 V
116 × 86 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R3
150 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R50 V
116 × 69 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R3
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 R3
✓ 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 R3
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds RAW, H.265, H.264
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 142.6, 87.2
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 250 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 36 frames — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R50 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Vehicle
Codecs
Adds XF-AVC S, XF-HEVC S
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116, 85.5, 68.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AF points / zones
4503 vs 1053 — higher is better
Weight
370 g vs 1015 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 24.1 MP — 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 R3
Pros
- ✓30fps electronic burst from a stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Exceptional low-light AF down to -7.5 EV
- ✓Integrated pro body with large LP-E19 battery
- ✓6K RAW video and 4K 120p
- ✓Rugged weather-sealed construction
Cons
- –24MP resolution trails higher-detail rivals
- –Large integrated-grip body
- –Expensive compared with enthusiast full-frame bodies
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
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R3 or EOS R50 V?
EOS R3 scores 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for EOS R50 V — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R3 and EOS R50 V?
EOS R3 is 24.1 MP and EOS R50 V is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R50 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R3 and EOS R50 V have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R3 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R50 V does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R3 or the EOS R50 V?
EOS R3 reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R50 V reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R3 and EOS R50 V?
EOS R3 weighs 1015 g and EOS R50 V weighs 370 g, so the EOS R50 V is 645 g lighter.
Do the EOS R3 and EOS R50 V record 4K video?
EOS R3: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R50 V: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the EOS R3 and EOS R50 V weather sealed?
EOS R3: Yes. EOS R50 V: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 620 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R3 and 370 shots for the EOS R50 V, giving the EOS R3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R3 launched at $5,999 and EOS R50 V at $649. The EOS R50 V is $5,350 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed August 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.