Canon EOS R50 vs Canon EOS 80D

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS 80D
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS R50EOS 80D
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS 70D
      Successor ModelCanon EOS 90D
      MSRP$679 body only ($799 with 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS)$1199 (body only), $1799 (w/18-135 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS 80D
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.5 x 15 mm
      Total Pixels25.5 Megapixel25.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 32,000100 - 16,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS 80D
      ProcessorDIGIC XDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatC-RAW, HEIF, JPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, TungstenPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing+/- 3 levels
      Focus Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS 80D
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF IIDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-4 to +20 EV-3 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points65145
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points45
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS 80D
      Lens MountCanon RFCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Screen Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS 80D
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS 80D
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x0.95x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.59x0.59x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS 80D
      Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtain, ElectronicElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)12.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)15.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting15.0 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 15 fps for up to 28 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 12 fps for up to 42 Frames (JPEG) / 7 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 7 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 25 Frames (Raw) / 110 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Flash Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS 80D
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Auto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Flash Range6m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX/EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS 80D
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure Lock(1) Automatic AE lock
      In One-Shot AF mode, AE is locked as soon as subjects are in focus
      (2) Manual AE lock: By using the AE Lock button in P, Tv, Av, and M mode
      Toggling: Press again to cancel and once more to refresh
      Enabled in all metering modes
      DXO Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS 80D
      DxO Low Light ISO1135
      DxO Color Depth23.6
      DxO Dynamic Range13.2
      DxO Overall Score79
      Video Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS 80D
      Movie File FormatMP4MP4, MOV
      Audio File FormatAACLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/H.265/MPEG-4
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      MOV
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [90 Mbps]

      H.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [4 to 26 Mbps]
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/30 fps [11 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS 80D
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output1 x Mini-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS 80D
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control Wired, wireless, or via smartphone (RC-6, RS-60E3, TC-80N3 (Optional))
      Environmental Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS 80D
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 72°F / 0 to 40°C23 to 113°F / -5 to 45°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS 80D
      Dimensions116 x 86 x 69 mm (4.57 x 3.39 x 2.72")139 x 105 x 79 mm (5.47 x 4.13 x 3.11")
      Weight (inc. batteries)375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz)730 g (1.61 lb / 25.75 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.7 x 7.3 x 5.5"9.65 x 7.2 x 5.45"
      Package Weight1.69 lb3.48 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS 80D
      Battery PackLP-E17LP-E6N
      Battery Life370 shots960 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS 80D
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory MountCanon Multi-function accessory shoe
      Optional Canon AD-E1 adapter required for conventional shoe-mount flashes and accessories
      1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonate resin with glass fiber
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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