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
Canon
EOS R6 Mark III
Hybrid 32.5MP full-frame RF body with 7K RAW video, 40fps electronic burst, 8.5-stop IBIS, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II.
$2,799
Released Nov 2025
EOS R6 Mark III is 2.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R50
Wins
EOS R6 Mark III
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 7 frames)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BEOS R6 Mark III has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R50
116 × 86 × 69 mm
375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz)
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 × 88 mm
699 g (1.54 lb / 24.66 oz)
EOS R50 is 22mm narrower, 13mm shorter, and 20mm thinner than EOS R6 Mark III.
EOS R50 is 324 g lighter than EOS R6 Mark III.
Depth (front-to-back): 69mm EOS R50 · 88mm EOS R6 Mark III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R50
116 × 86 mm
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R50
116 × 69 mm
EOS R6 Mark III
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R50
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark III
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R50
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R6 Mark III
✓ 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 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 699 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.95 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark III
AF low-light limit
-6.5 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 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
150 frames vs 7 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 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
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
EOS R6 Mark III
Pros
- ✓32.5MP full-frame sensor
- ✓7K RAW video & 4K 120p
- ✓40fps electronic burst with Pre-Continuous
- ✓8.5-stop IBIS
Cons
- –Single CFexpress Type B + SD slot
- –Smaller LCD than R5 II
- –LP-E6P required for full features
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R50 or EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R6 Mark III scores 7.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS R50 — 32.5MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R50 and EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R50 is 24.2 MP and EOS R6 Mark III is 32.5 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R50 and EOS R6 Mark III have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R50 does not have IBIS, while eOS R6 Mark III has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R50 or the EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R50 reaches 15 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark III reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R50 and EOS R6 Mark III?
EOS R50 weighs 375 g and EOS R6 Mark III weighs 699 g, so the EOS R50 is 324 g lighter.
Do the EOS R50 and EOS R6 Mark III record 4K video?
EOS R50: 4K up to 30p. EOS R6 Mark III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R50 and EOS R6 Mark III weather sealed?
EOS R50: No. EOS R6 Mark III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 440 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R50 and 640 shots for the EOS R6 Mark III, giving the EOS R6 Mark III the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R50 launched at $679 and EOS R6 Mark III at $2,799. The EOS R50 is $2,120 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.