EOS R1vs EOS R50vs EOS RP
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
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 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
EOS R50 (2023)
- 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
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; only the eos r1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | EOS R50 (2023) | EOS RP (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £599 | £799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP | 26.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 5fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | 375g body only | 485g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Canon RF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | EOS R50 | EOS RP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | — | |
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Photojournalism | — | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wedding | — | — | |
| Portrait | |||
| Family & Everyday | — | — | |
| Street | — | ||
| Landscape | — | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | — | |
| Travel | — | — | |
| Video | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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