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Canon EOS RP vs R50
Two small RF-mount bodies on the same LP-E17 battery, with a 0.39-inch 2.36M-dot finder; neither lists in-body stabilization. The 2019 EOS RP is the full-frame one: 26.2MP, a UHS-II slot, a headphone jack and dust and water resistance. The 2023 EOS R50 is the newer APS-C one: DIGIC X with Dual Pixel CMOS AF II subject detection, 12 to 15 fps, uncropped 4K/30p oversampled from 6K, a pop-up flash and about 375 g with battery and card.
Side-by-side specs
| Canon EOS RP | Canon EOS R50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 26.2MP full-frame CMOS (35.9 × 24.0 mm) | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (22.3 × 14.9 mm) |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 | DIGIC X |
| ISO | 100–40000 (stills); expandable to 50–102400 | 100–32000; expandable to 51200 |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF; 4,779 positions; Eye Detection AF; EV −5 to 18 | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II; detects people, animals (dogs, cats, birds) and vehicles; EV −4 to 20 |
| Bursts | About 5 fps (4 fps with AF tracking) | About 12 fps (electronic first curtain); about 15 fps (electronic) |
| Shutter | 30–1/4000 s | Mechanical 30–1/4000 s; electronic to 1/8000 s |
| Stabilization | Not listed in Canon's spec sheet (lens IS) | No sensor-shift IS (lens or digital IS) |
| Viewfinder (Canon's figures) | 0.39-inch OLED, 2.36M dots, about 0.70x | 0.39-inch OLED, 2.36M dots, about 0.95x |
| Screen | 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen, about 1.04M dots | 2.95-inch (7.5 cm) touchscreen, about 1.62M dots |
| 4K video | 3840 × 2160 at 25 / 23.98p | Uncropped 4K UHD up to 29.97p, oversampled from 6K |
| Full HD | Up to 59.94p | Up to 59.94p; high frame rate 119.88p |
| Card slot | One SD (UHS-II) | One SD (UHS-I) |
| Audio jacks | Mic input and headphone socket | Mic input (no headphone jack) |
| Built-in flash | None listed (hot shoe) | Pop-up, guide number 6; multi-function shoe |
| Dust and water resistance | Yes, per Canon Europe | Not provided, per Canon Europe |
| Battery (CIPA) | LP-E17; about 250 shots (at 23°C) | LP-E17; about 370 (LCD) / 230 (viewfinder), Smooth display mode |
| Weight (with battery and card) | About 485 g | About 375 g |
| Size | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0 mm | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8 mm |
| Launch price | Feb 13, 2019; $1,299 body-only (US) | Feb 7, 2023; $679.99 body-only (US) |
EOS RP specs from Canon Europe's EOS RP specifications (including the 485 g weight with card and battery) and the Canon U.S.A. figures cited in our EOS RP review; EOS R50 specs from Canon Europe's EOS R50 specifications and Canon U.S.A.'s February 7, 2023 release. US launch prices from Canon U.S.A. ✓ = advantage; blank = tie or not directly comparable.
Sample photos
Four photos taken with the Canon EOS RP and four with the Canon EOS R50, shared on Wikimedia Commons under open licenses.
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Who should buy which
Buy the EOS RP if…
- You want full frame: a 26.2MP sensor and full-frame RF lenses at their native angle of view.
- You want a UHS-II card slot, a headphone jack and a body Canon lists as dust- and water-resistant.
- You mostly shoot stills at a steady pace, where about 5 fps is enough.
Buy the EOS R50 if…
- You shoot kids, pets or sport: Dual Pixel CMOS AF II subject detection and 12 to 15 fps.
- You shoot video: uncropped 4K/30p oversampled from 6K and 120p high frame rate in Full HD.
- You want the lighter body (about 375 g vs 485 g with battery and card) with a pop-up flash.
Both are small RF-mount bodies on the LP-E17 with a 2.36M-dot finder, and neither lists in-body stabilization, so the choice is a full-frame sensor, UHS-II, a headphone jack and sealing against newer autofocus, faster bursts, better 4K and less weight. Canon's finder magnifications for a full-frame and an APS-C body aren't directly comparable. See our full EOS RP review and EOS R50 guide, or all comparisons.
Where to buy
Canon EOS RP
Canon EOS RP: Launched at $1,299 in 2019 (Canon U.S.A., February 13, 2019).
Check priceRead the full Canon EOS RP review
Canon EOS R50
Canon EOS R50: Launched at $679.99 in 2023 (Canon U.S.A., February 7, 2023).
Check priceRead the full Canon EOS R50 guide
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