Canon EOS R50 vs Canon EOS R7
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Canon EOS R50: 2023 ; Canon EOS R7: 2022
- Weight: Canon EOS R50: 375 g ; Canon EOS R7: 612 g
- Sensor resolution: Canon EOS R50: 6026 x 4017 ; Canon EOS R7: 6983 x 4655
- Effective megapixels: Canon EOS R50: 24.2 ; Canon EOS R7: 32.5
- AF points: Canon EOS R50: 4,503 selectable positions (stills) ; Canon EOS R7: 5,915 selectable positions (stills)
- Max burst (electronic shutter): Canon EOS R50: 15 fps ; Canon EOS R7: 30 fps
- Max burst (mechanical shutter): Canon EOS R50: 12 fps (electronic first curtain) ; Canon EOS R7: 15 fps (mechanical / electronic first curtain)
- In-body stabilization (IBIS): Canon EOS R50: No IBIS ; Canon EOS R7: Yes
- Max. video mode: Canon EOS R50: 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) ; Canon EOS R7: 4K 60p (3840 x 2160)
- Battery: Canon EOS R50: LP-E17 Lithium-ion battery ; Canon EOS R7: LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery
- CIPA rated shots (EVF): Canon EOS R50: 310 shots ; Canon EOS R7: 380 shots
- CIPA rated shots (LCD): Canon EOS R50: 440 shots ; Canon EOS R7: 660 shots
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Canon EOS R7 (32.5).
Handheld low light with in-body stabilization: Canon EOS R7.
Longer battery life using the viewfinder (CIPA): Canon EOS R7 (380 shots).
Longer battery life using the screen (CIPA): Canon EOS R7 (660 shots).
| Specification | Canon EOS R50 | Canon EOS R7 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | EOS R50 | EOS R7 |
| Year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8 mm | 132 x 90.4 x 91.7 mm |
| Weight | 375 g | 612 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor resolution | 6026 x 4017 | 6983 x 4655 |
| Total megapixels | 25.5 | 34.4 |
| Effective megapixels | 24.2 | 32.5 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6960 x 4640 |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Autofocus & Drive | ||
| AF points | 4,503 selectable positions (stills) | 5,915 selectable positions (stills) |
| Max burst (electronic shutter) | 15 fps | 30 fps |
| Max burst (mechanical shutter) | 12 fps (electronic first curtain) | 15 fps (mechanical / electronic first curtain) |
| Stabilization | ||
| In-body stabilization (IBIS) | No IBIS | Yes |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | 4K 30p (3840 x 2160) | 4K 60p (3840 x 2160) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | LP-E17 Lithium-ion battery | LP-E6NH lithium-ion battery |
| CIPA rated shots (EVF) | 310 shots | 380 shots |
| CIPA rated shots (LCD) | 440 shots | 660 shots |