EOS M50 IIvs EOS R1vs Canon EOS R3
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
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Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
- Beginners and students wanting an affordable entry into Canon's ecosystem
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and clean HDMI output on a budget
- Content creators who want reliable eye-tracking AF at a low price
- Canon users upgrading from a smartphone or compact camera
EOS R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
Quick take: The eos r1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the eos r1, canon eos r3 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | EOS R1 (2024) | Canon EOS R3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £5,999 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP | 24.1MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) | 620 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 1470g (with battery) | 1015g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF mount | Canon RF |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | EOS R1 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | — | |
| Portrait | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | — | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Sports | — | — | |
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Photojournalism | — | ||
| Wedding | — | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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