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EOS R50 vs 1 J5
Quick take: The EOS R50 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the 1 J5 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 R50Canon · 2023 | 1 J5Nikon · 2015 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | — |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.8MP 1-inch (CX) BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.8MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K UHD/15p, 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Hybrid AF: 171 areas, 105 with phase detection; face detection, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 20fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g (body only) | 265g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 98.3 × 59.7 × 31.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Nikon 1 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single microSD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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 R50
1 J5
Portrait
7.3/10
4.3/10
Street
7.1/10
6.7/10
Travel
6.3/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
5.7/10
2.9/10
Vlogging & Video
6.6/10
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Filmmaking
5.2/10
3.2/10
Documentary
5.8/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
7.0/10
4.9/10
Landscape
5.2/10
3.9/10
Wildlife
7.2/10
5.1/10
Casual
7.5/10
5.0/10
Food
7.1/10
4.8/10
Macro
7.3/10
3.4/10
Architecture
5.9/10
3.9/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
3.0/10
Fun & simple
5.5/10
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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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