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Canon EOS R50 vs EOS R100: which to buy?
Canon's two lowest-priced mirrorless bodies. The EOS R50, with a 24.2MP APS-C sensor, DIGIC X and uncropped 4K 30p, launched at $679.99 in 2023; the EOS R100, with a 24.2MP APS-C sensor, DIGIC 8 and cropped 4K 24p, launched at $479.99 in 2023.
Why it exists. This page is for a first-time buyer choosing between Canon's two lowest-priced mirrorless bodies. Canon says the EOS R100 was designed for new, first-time mirrorless camera users and for people who previously enjoyed EOS Rebel or EOS M cameras.
Side-by-side specs
| Canon EOS R50 | Canon EOS R100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS; DIGIC X | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS; DIGIC 8 |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II; detects people, animals and vehicles | Dual Pixel CMOS AF; eye and face detection |
| Burst | Up to 12 fps (electronic first curtain); 15 fps (electronic shutter) | Up to 6.5 fps (One-Shot AF); 3.5 fps (Servo AF) |
| Video | Uncropped 4K up to 29.97p, oversampled from 6K; Full HD up to 119.88p | Cropped 4K up to 23.98p; Full HD up to 59.94p |
| Viewfinder | 2.36M-dot OLED | 2.36M-dot OLED |
| Screen | 3.0in vari-angle touchscreen, about 1.62M dots | Fixed 3.0in LCD, about 1.04M dots |
| Stabilization | None in the body | None in the body |
| Card slot | 1 SD (UHS-I) | 1 SD (UHS-I) |
| Battery life | LP-E17; about 370 shots (screen) / 230 (viewfinder) | LP-E17; about 430 shots (screen) / 340 (viewfinder) |
| Size and weight | 116 × 86 × 69 mm; 375 g with battery | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8 mm; about 356 g with battery and card |
| Launch price (US) | $679.99 body (2023) | $479.99 body (2023) |
Specs from our EOS R50 and EOS R100 reviews, which cite Canon specifications; US launch prices from Canon (February 7, 2023 and May 24, 2023). ✓ = advantage; blank = tie or not directly comparable.
Sample photos
Five photos taken with the EOS R50 and six with the EOS R100, shared on Wikimedia Commons under open licenses.
Who should buy which
Get the EOS R50 if
- You want subject detection for people, animals and vehicles, and faster bursts: up to 12 fps vs 6.5 fps.
- You shoot video and want uncropped 4K 30p from 6K rather than the R100's cropped 4K 24p.
- You want a vari-angle touchscreen for selfies, vlogging or low angles.
Get the EOS R100 if
- You want the lowest-cost way into Canon's RF mount: $479.99 at launch vs $679.99.
- You mostly shoot stills and want a viewfinder with eye and face detection at the lowest price.
- You want more shots per charge from the same LP-E17 battery.
See our full EOS R50 and EOS R100 reviews.
Where to buy
Canon EOS R100
Canon: Launched at $479.99 in 2023 (US)
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