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EOS 500D vs EOS R50
Quick take: The EOS R50 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS 500D is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R50 — Beginners & Family: Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Who should buy what
EOS R50 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Family photographers who want reliable subject tracking in a compact body
- R100 buyers who want a step up with better video and subject detection
- Casual content creators who want a simple, capable RF camera on a budget
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 500DCanon · 2009 | EOS R50Canon · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £30 usedBest | £649 |
| Sensor | 15.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 15.1MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/20, 720p/30 | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | 9-point phase-detect (centre cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 3.4fps | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 530g (with battery) | 375g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 128.8 × 97.5 × 61.9mm | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon RF-S / RF |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, AV out, E3 remote | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS 500D
EOS R50
Portrait
5.3/10
7.3/10
Street
5.3/10
7.1/10
Travel
4.7/10
6.3/10
Wedding & Events
3.9/10
5.7/10
Documentary
3.5/10
5.8/10
Sports & Action
4.4/10
7.0/10
Landscape
3.8/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
4.9/10
7.2/10
Casual
3.3/10
7.5/10
Food
3.9/10
7.1/10
Macro
3.7/10
7.3/10
Architecture
4.1/10
5.9/10
Astrophotography
4.4/10
5.4/10
Vlogging & Video
—
6.6/10
Filmmaking
—
5.2/10
Fun & simple
—
5.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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