EOS R50vs EOS R8vs EOS RP
Which should you buy?
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
Who should buy what
EOS R50 (2023)
- You're completely new to mirrorless cameras and want something uncomplicated
- You create vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
- You want great autofocus without needing to understand complex menus
EOS R8 (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality on a tight budget
- You shoot mainly in good light and can live without built-in stabilisation
- You primarily shoot stills with occasional video
EOS RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | EOS R8 (2023) | EOS RP (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £1,099 | £799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP | 26.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 5fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited |
| Weight | 375g body only | 461g body only | 485g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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