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
GoPro
MISSION 1
Compact cinema camera with the same 50MP 1-inch sensor and GP3 processor as MISSION 1 PRO, capped at 8K30 / 4K120 with Open Gate 4:3 and GP-Log2 10-bit.
$600
Launch priceReleased May 2026
MISSION 1 is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R50 V
Wins
MISSION 1
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R50 V has lower AF low-light limit (-5 EV vs 0 EV)
- AEOS R50 V has higher AF points / zones (4503 vs 0)
- AEOS R50 V has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- BMISSION 1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BMISSION 1 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 36 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R50 V
116 × 86 × 69 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
MISSION 1
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R50 V is 18mm narrower, 6mm shorter, and 3mm thinner than MISSION 1.
EOS R50 V is 210 g lighter than MISSION 1.
Depth (front-to-back): 69mm EOS R50 V · 72mm MISSION 1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R50 V
116 × 86 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
MISSION 1
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R50 V
116 × 69 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
MISSION 1
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R50 V
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
MISSION 1
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
1.5× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R50 V
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
MISSION 1: mount data unavailable
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 R50 V
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
4503 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
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
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
Weight
370 g vs 580 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
MISSION 1
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264, ProRes
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 36 frames — higher is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only MISSION 1 supports it
Internal RAW video
Only MISSION 1 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
MISSION 1
Pros
- ✓Same 50MP 1-inch sensor as PRO
- ✓8K30 + 4K120 + Open Gate 4:3
- ✓GP-Log2 10-bit + rugged 20m waterproof
- ✓Ultra-compact cinema form factor
- ✓Full GoPro mount ecosystem
Cons
- –No 8K60 or 4K240 high frame rates
- –No 1080p960 burst slo-mo
- –Fixed lens only
- –Still premium vs traditional action cams
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the EOS R50 V and MISSION 1 at major authorized retailers.
Canon EOS R50 V
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R50 V or MISSION 1?
MISSION 1 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for EOS R50 V — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R50 V and MISSION 1?
EOS R50 V is 24.2 MP and MISSION 1 is 50 MP, so the MISSION 1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R50 V and MISSION 1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R50 V does not have IBIS, while MISSION 1 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R50 V or the MISSION 1?
EOS R50 V reaches 15 fps electronic. MISSION 1 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R50 V and MISSION 1?
EOS R50 V weighs 370 g and MISSION 1 weighs 580 g, so the EOS R50 V is 210 g lighter.
Do the EOS R50 V and MISSION 1 record 4K video?
EOS R50 V: 4K up to 59.94p. MISSION 1: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R50 V and MISSION 1 weather sealed?
EOS R50 V: No. MISSION 1: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 370 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R50 V and 640 shots for the MISSION 1, giving the MISSION 1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R50 V launched at $649 and MISSION 1 at $600. The MISSION 1 is $49 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and GoPro press materials.