Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS R50 V→Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Canon EOS R50 V. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS-1D X Mark III
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate16fps mechanical, 20fps live view vs 12fps
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Battery life~2850 shots (CIPA) vs 480 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Canon EOS R50 V | EOS-1D X Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.3 | ||
| Street | -3.0 | ||
| Travel | -2.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.5 | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.1 | ||
| Landscape | +0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.3 | ||
| Casual | -3.3 | ||
| Food | -2.1 | ||
| Macro | -3.4 | ||
| Architecture | -0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.0 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS R50 V | EOS-1D X Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £729 | £3,500 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 5.5K RAW, 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 60fps (full-frame via firmware) | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | 191-point all cross-type OVF AF; 525-point Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Live View) | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | — | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | 16fps mechanical, 20fps live view | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA) | ~2850 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card) | 1250g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | OVF 0.76× magnification, 100% coverage | |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 4.15M dots | |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | Canon EF | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual CFexpress Type B slots |
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