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 | ||
| Model | EOS R100 | EOS R50 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 356 g | 375 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor resolution | 6012 x 4008 | 6026 x 4017 |
| Total megapixels | 25.8 | 25.5 |
| Effective megapixels | 24.1 | 24.2 |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100-12800 (extends to 25600) | Auto, 100-32000 (extends to 51200) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| 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) |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4K 25p (3840 x 2160) | 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 1,620,000 dots |
| 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 |