Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R50→Canon EOS R5
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS R50. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS R5
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Resolution45MP vs 24MP (+21MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | EOS R5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wedding | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R50 | EOS R5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £2,499 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 45MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 375g body only | 650g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Canon RF mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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