Head to head · specs cited · drawn to scale
Canon EOS R5 vs Canon EOS R50
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- EVF resolution: the R5 leads at 5.76 million dots (1600x1200) vs the R50's 2.36 million dots (1024x768).
- Weight (body): the R50 leads at 375 g vs the R5's 738 g.
- Resolution (MP): the R5 leads at 45 vs the R50's 24.2.
 R5 Canon RF |  R50 Canon RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | Full-frame (35mm) | APS-C |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | 36 x 24 mm CMOS (full-frame) | 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS (APS-C) |
| Sensor size | Full-frame (35mm) | APS-C |
| Resolution (MP) | 45 | 24.2 |
| In-body stabilisation | 8 stops | none (Sensor Shift-IS: No; lens/digital IS only) |
| ISO range | 100 (range 100-51200, expandable to L:50, H1:102400) | 100 (range 100-32000, expandable to H:51200) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Subject detection | Humans, Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds), Vehicles (Racing cars/Motor bikes) | Humans (Eyes/Face/Head/Body), Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds), Vehicles (Racing cars/Motor bikes) |
| Burst — mechanical | 12 fps (mechanical shutter) | 12 fps (mechanical/1st-curtain electronic shutter) |
| Burst — electronic | 20 fps (electronic shutter) | 15 fps (electronic shutter) |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 8K DCI up to 29.97p (RAW/intra/inter frame); 4K up to 119.9p | 4K UHD up to 29.97p (6K oversampled, uncropped at all frame rates per press release) |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC, 12-bit RAW (CRM) | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (HDR PQ off), H.265/HEVC (HDR PQ on) |
| Recording limit | Max duration 29 min 59 sec (excluding High Frame Rate movies); no 4GB file limit with exFAT | Max duration 1 hour (excluding High Frame Rate movies); no 4GB file limit with exFAT |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 5.76 million dots (1600x1200) | 2.36 million dots (1024x768) |
| EVF magnification | 0.76x | 0.95x |
| Rear screen | 3.15-inch (8.01cm) Clear View LCD II, approx. 2.1 million dots, touchscreen, vari-angle (vari-angle confirmed via official USA press release: '3.2-inch 2.1 million dots vari-angle LCD touch screen') | 2.95-inch (7.5cm) TFT colour LCD monitor, approx. 1.62 million dots, touchscreen (vari-angle not explicitly stated on this spec page) |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88 mm | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8 mm |
| Weight (body) | 738 g | 375 g |
| Weather sealing | Yes, dust- and water-resistant construction; official press release describes it as "weather, drip and dust sealing on par with the EOS 5D series" | Not provided (no dust/water resistance stated) |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 490 shots (LCD) / 320 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C | 440 shots (LCD) / 310 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C |
| Battery | LP-E6NH (supplied) / LP-E6N | LP-E17 (supplied) |
| Card slots | 1x CFexpress Type B (max 2TB) + 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II | 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-I |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 2, USB-C connector | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, USB-C connector |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac (5GHz/2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 |
| HDMI | HDMI micro out (Type D) | HDMI Micro out (Type D, HDMI-CEC not supported) |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $3,899.00 (body only) | $679.99 (body only) |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Tenba BYOB 10 Camera Insert Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“36 x 24 mm CMOS, Effective Pixels Approx. 45 megapixels, Sensor Shift-IS Yes, up to 8-Stops. Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 12fps with Mechanical shutter or 20fps with electronic shutter. Battery Life With LCD Approx. 490 shots”
“Approx. 22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C) CMOS, 24.2MP, Sensor Shift-IS No. Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 12 FPS with Mechanical shutter, Max. Approx. 15 FPS with Electronic shutter. Battery Life With LCD Approx. 440 shots, With Viewfinder Approx. 310 shots”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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