Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Canon - EOS R50 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1115 g | 375 g |
| AF points | 1053 | 651 |
| In-body stabilization | true | false |
| Log profile | true | false |
| Sensor size | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Max video | 6K | 4K30 |
Between the EOS R1 and EOS R50, the EOS R1 comes out ahead in af points / in-body stabilization, while the EOS R50 wins on weight. Overall, the EOS R1 scores 73.5 and the EOS R50 scores 65.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The EOS R1 edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.5 vs 65.6), but the 7.9-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the EOS R1 if you care most about af points / in-body stabilization. The biggest gaps in its favor are af points, in-body stabilization, log profile, among others. The single most decisive one: AF points — 61.75% more. 1053 vs 651.
Pick the EOS R50 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight. The single most decisive one: Weight — 740.00 g less. 375 vs 1115.
Both ship with comparable megapixels, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the EOS R1 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Canon - EOS R1 or Canon - EOS R50?
Canon - EOS R1 leads the current Mars Score by 7.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare sensor size, max video, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Canon - EOS R1 if…
Canon - EOS R1 has the measurable edge on af points, has ibis, has log profile.
Choose Canon - EOS R50 if…
Canon - EOS R50 has the measurable edge on weight g.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Canon - EOS R1 wins
- ▲AF points — 61.75% more. 1053 vs 651.
- ▲Has In-body stabilization.
- ▲Has Log profile.
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
- ▲Max video: 6K (vs 4K30).
Why Canon - EOS R50 wins
- ▲Weight — 740.00 g less. 375 vs 1115.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Canon - EOS R50 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Framelead | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
| Max ISO | 204800lead | 32000 |
Video
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Canon - EOS R50 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 6Klead | 4K30 |
| RAW video | truelead | false |
| Log profileⓘ | truelead | false |
Autofocus
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Canon - EOS R50 |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 1053lead | 651 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | truelead | false |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Canon - EOS R50 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1115 g | 375 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | truelead | false |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | truelead | false |