Canon
EOS R50
Tiny 24MP APS-C RF-mount camera for creators, travel, and beginners who want strong autofocus and easy 4K.
$679
Launch priceReleased Feb 2023
Canon
EOS R8
Lightest Canon full-frame mirrorless — R6 II AF in a compact, affordable body.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2023
EOS R8 is 2 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R50
Wins
EOS R8
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R8 has higher RAW buffer depth (56 frames vs 7 frames)
- BEOS R8 has higher AF points / zones (4897 vs 651)
- BEOS R8 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
- AEOS R50 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (440 shots vs 150 shots)
- BEOS R8 has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R50
116 × 86 × 69 mm
375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS R8
133 × 86 × 70 mm
461 g (1.02 lb / 16.26 oz)
EOS R50 is 16mm narrower, 1mm shorter, and 1mm thinner than EOS R8.
EOS R50 is 86 g lighter than EOS R8.
Depth (front-to-back): 69mm EOS R50 · 70mm EOS R8
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R50
116 × 86 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R8
133 × 86 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R50
116 × 69 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R8
133 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R50
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS R8
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 R8
✓ 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116.3, 85.5, 68.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Battery life (CIPA)
440 shots vs 150 shots — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.95 × vs 0.7 × — higher is better
Weight
375 g vs 461 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R8
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.59, 86.11, 70.1
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
RAW buffer depth
56 frames vs 7 frames — higher is better
AF points / zones
4897 vs 651 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓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
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 R8
Pros
- ✓461g — ultralight full-frame body
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II (same as R6 II)
- ✓4K 60p oversampled — excellent quality
- ✓Accessible $1,499 price
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Single SD card slot
- –LP-E17 battery — only 290 CIPA shots
- –USB-C 2.0 — no USB video out
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 sports, EOS R50 or EOS R8?
EOS R8 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for EOS R50 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R50 and EOS R8?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
How does stabilization compare between the EOS R50 and EOS R8?
EOS R50 does not have IBIS, while EOS R8 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R50 or the EOS R8?
EOS R50 reaches 15 fps electronic. EOS R8 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R50 and EOS R8?
EOS R50 weighs 375 g and EOS R8 weighs 461 g, so the EOS R50 is 86 g lighter.
Do the EOS R50 and EOS R8 record 4K video?
EOS R50: 4K up to 30p. EOS R8: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the EOS R50 and EOS R8 weather sealed?
EOS R50: No. EOS R8: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 440 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R50 and 150 shots for the EOS R8, giving the EOS R50 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R50 launched at $679 and EOS R8 at $1,499. The EOS R50 is $820 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.