EOS R50vs FunSaver 800
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Parties, Festivals & Holidays — FunSaver 800: The original fun camera. Kodak 800 film gives warm, punchy colours with pleasing grain — especially with flash. Perfect for events and holidays.
Who should buy what
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
Quick take: The funsaver 800 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | FunSaver 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £12 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 35mm full-frame (24 × 36mm) — Kodak ISO 800 colour negative film |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Fixed focus (~1.2m to ∞) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | Built-in alkaline battery (non-replaceable) |
| Weight | 375g body only | ~145g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | ~115 × 66 × 35mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | Simple optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | 27 exposures pre-loaded (ISO 800 colour negative) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Pre-loaded 35mm film (non-replaceable) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | FunSaver 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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