Canon EOS R100 vs Canon EOS R50
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Weight: Canon EOS R100: 356 g ; Canon EOS R50: 375 g
- Sensor resolution: Canon EOS R100: 6012 x 4008 ; Canon EOS R50: 6026 x 4017
- Effective megapixels: Canon EOS R100: 24.1 ; Canon EOS R50: 24.2
- AF points: Canon EOS R100: 3,975 selectable positions (stills) ; Canon EOS R50: 4,503 selectable positions (stills)
- Max burst (mechanical shutter): Canon EOS R100: 6.5 fps (electronic first curtain) ; Canon EOS R50: 12 fps (electronic first curtain)
- Max. video mode: Canon EOS R100: 4K 25p (3840 x 2160) ; Canon EOS R50: 4K 30p (3840 x 2160)
- Battery: Canon EOS R100: LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion ; Canon EOS R50: LP-E17 Lithium-ion battery
- CIPA rated shots (EVF): Canon EOS R100: 320 shots ; Canon EOS R50: 310 shots
- CIPA rated shots (LCD): Canon EOS R100: 400 shots ; Canon EOS R50: 440 shots
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Canon EOS R50 (24.2).
Longer battery life using the viewfinder (CIPA): Canon EOS R100 (320 shots).
Longer battery life using the screen (CIPA): Canon EOS R50 (440 shots).
| Specification | Canon EOS R100 | Canon EOS R50 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | EOS R100 | EOS R50 |
| Year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8 mm | 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8 mm |
| Weight | 356 g | 375 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 22.3 x 14.9 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 6012 x 4008 | 6026 x 4017 |
| Crop factor | 1.61 | 1.61 |
| Total megapixels | 25.8 | 25.5 |
| Effective megapixels | 24.1 | 24.2 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| ISO | Auto, 100-12800 (extends to 25600) | Auto, 100-32000 (extends to 51200) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Partial | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Partial |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| Autofocus type | Dual Pixel CMOS AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF |
| AF points | 3,975 selectable positions (stills) | 4,503 selectable positions (stills) |
| Max burst (electronic shutter) | — | 15 fps |
| Max burst (mechanical shutter) | 6.5 fps (electronic first curtain) | 12 fps (electronic first curtain) |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | No IBIS | No IBIS |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4K 25p (3840 x 2160) | 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 1,620,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | LP-E17 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion | LP-E17 Lithium-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | 320 shots | 310 shots |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | 400 shots | 440 shots |