Canon
EOS R5
45MP full-frame hybrid with 8K RAW, 4K 120p, strong AF, and 8-stop in-body stabilization.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
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 4.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R5
Wins
EOS R50 V
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 250 Mbps)
- AEOS R5 has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 36 frames)
- BEOS R50 V has higher AF points / zones (4503 vs 1053)
- AEOS R5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS R50 V
116 × 86 × 69 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
EOS R5 is 23mm wider, 12mm taller, and 19mm thicker than EOS R50 V.
EOS R5 is 368 g heavier than EOS R50 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R5 · 69mm EOS R50 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R5
139 × 98 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 R5
139 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R50 V
116 × 69 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R5
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 R5
✓ 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 R5
AF low-light limit
-6 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 138.5, 97.5, 88
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 250 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 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 738 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 R5
Pros
- ✓45MP sensor balances resolution and speed
- ✓8K RAW and 4K 120p internal video
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with advanced subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –Heat limits can matter for extended high-end video
- –Battery life is modest
- –Still expensive versus newer enthusiast 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 R5 or EOS R50 V?
EOS R5 scores 9.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for EOS R50 V — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 and EOS R50 V?
EOS R5 is 45 MP and EOS R50 V is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R5 and EOS R50 V have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R50 V does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R5 or the EOS R50 V?
EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic. EOS R50 V reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 and EOS R50 V?
EOS R5 weighs 738 g and EOS R50 V weighs 370 g, so the EOS R50 V is 368 g lighter.
Do the EOS R5 and EOS R50 V record 4K video?
EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R50 V: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the EOS R5 and EOS R50 V weather sealed?
EOS R5: Yes. EOS R50 V: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 490 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 and 370 shots for the EOS R50 V, giving the EOS R5 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R5 launched at $3,899 and EOS R50 V at $649. The EOS R50 V is $3,250 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.