Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS R50 V→Canon EOS R1
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 R1
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical vs 12fps
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
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 R1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.7 | ||
| Street | -1.4 | ||
| Travel | -1.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -2.0 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.2 | ||
| Documentary | +1.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | +3.2 | ||
| Landscape | +1.0 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.5 | ||
| Casual | -1.9 | ||
| Food | +0.8 | ||
| Macro | +1.0 | ||
| Architecture | +0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS R50 V | EOS R1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £729 | £5,999 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card) | 920g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | Canon RF mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual CFexpress Type B |
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