EOS R50vs GR IIIx HDF
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GR IIIx HDF (2024)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Street & documentary photography with a distinctive aesthetic
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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.
Street & Documentary Photography With A Distinctive Aesthetic — GR IIIx HDF (2024): The GR IIIx with a built-in dream filter — for photographers who want the GR's legendary APS-C quality with an added layer of analogue magic.
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
GR IIIx HDF (2024)
- GR IIIx fans who want the HDF bloom effect without using post-processing
- Street photographers who want a distinctive, instantly recognisable aesthetic
- Film photography enthusiasts who want to replicate analogue optical character digitally
- GR III owners ready to upgrade to the 40mm equivalent perspective
Quick take: The eos r50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | GR IIIx HDF (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 1920 × 1080 / 60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Phase/contrast hybrid CDAF with Snap Focus |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 3-axis Shake Reduction (SR) — 4 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 4fps continuous |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 262g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 122.5 × 69.5 × 35.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None — rear LCD only |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD touchscreen, 1.037M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fixed GR Lens 26.1mm f/2.8 (40mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | GR IIIx HDF |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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