Canon R100 vs R50 – A Detailed Comparison

Welcome to our detailed comparison between the Canon R100 and the Canon R50 mirrorless cameras.

With the Canon EOS R100 having an MSRP of just $479.99 US for the body-only and the R50 an MRSP of $679.00, these are two of Canon’s lowest priced mirrorless cameras in their growing EOS R Series line-up.

Is it worth forking out an extra $200 for the R50 over the R100?

Read on to find out…

Before we dive into our detailed comparison, here’s a quick look at the key features that these two entry-level cameras share in common:

• APS-C sensor
• RF-mount
• LP-E17 battery
• One SD card slot compatible with UHS-I memory cards
• Human Eye AF
• Electronic-first curtain shutter
• No IBIS (in-body stabilization)
• USB C port
• Built-in pop-up flash
• 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2

Key Spec Comparison

Here’s a quick look at how the key specifications compare between these two cameras.

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Lens Mount:	Canon RF	Canon RF
Sensor:	24.1 MP APS-C CMOS sensor	24.2 MP APS-C CMOS sensor
Processor:	DIGIC 8	DIGIC X
ISO Sensitivity:	Normal: ISO 100–12800 Expanded: ISO 25600	Normal: 100-32000 Expanded: 51200
Frames Per Second:	3.5 fps (Servo AF) or 6.5 fps (One-Shot AF)	12 fps (Electronic 1st curtain) / 15 fps (Electronic Shutter) for both Servo AF and One Shot AF
Autofocus:	Dual Pixel CMOS AF	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
AF Tracking:	Humans (Eyes/Face/Head/Body)	Humans (Eyes/Face/Head/Body), Animals (Eyes/Face/Body) of Dogs, Cats and Birds or Vehicles (Racing cars or Motor bikes)
Eye AF:	Humans	Humans / Animals
In-Body Stabilization (IBIS):	No	No
Video Resolution Max:	4K (24p) with a 1.6x crop	4K (30p) with no crop
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF):	2.36 million dot OLED EVF	2.36 million dot OLED EVF
Display (LCD):	3 inch Fixed with 1.04 million dots	3 inch Vari-Angle Touchscreen with 1.62 million dots
Image Buffer:	100 JPEG L, 6 RAW	Electronic 1st-curtain shutter: 42 JPEG L, 7 RAW Electronic shutter: 28 JPEG L, 7 RAW
Shutter Speed:	1/4000 to 30 sec	Electronic 1st-curtain shutter: 1/4000th sec – 30 seconds Electronic shutter: 1/8000th sec – 30 seconds
Memory Card Slots:	One SD card slot compatible with UHS-I memory cards	One SD card slot compatible with UHS-I memory cards
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Connectivity:	Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2	Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2
Ports:	USB Type-C, HDMI micro OUT terminal (Type D), 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack for microphone	USB Type-C, HDMI micro OUT terminal (Type D), 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack for microphone, headphone 3.5mm diameter stereo mini-plug
Weight (body only):	356 g (12.5 oz)	328 g (11.57 oz)
Dimensions (WxHxD):	Approx. 4.58 × 3.37 × 2.71 in. / 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8mm	Approx. 4.58 x 3.37 x 2.71 in. / 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8mm
Price (MRRP):	$479.99 US / £599.00	$679.99 US / £789.00
Price Check:	B&H Photo | Amazon	B&H Photo | Amazon

The Key Differences

Now let’s take a much closer look at the key differences between these two cameras.

Sensor & Processor

Both cameras feature a 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor and Canon’s DIGIC processor but they are not identical.

The R100 uses an older 24.1MP sensor that you’ll find in earlier products like the Canon M50 Mark II.

It also uses the older DIGIC 8 processor which has a slower sensor readout speed and limited AF and video features compared to the much newer DIGIC X processor found in the R50.

The R50 gets a new revamped 24.2MP sensor and also the much newer DIGIX X processor enabling faster readout speeds along with autofocus and video improvements.

The processors also have an impact on the startup times for each camera. The startup time for the R50 is approx. 0.4 sec vs 0.9 sec for the R100.

The R50 also has a low pass filter installed in front of the image sensor (non-detachable) that helps to eliminate moiré. The R100 does not have a low pass filter.

Thanks to the newer sensor and processor in the R50 it also gains HEIF and IPB (Light) movie file support which the R100 does not offer.

ISO Sensitivity

The Canon R100 has a normal ISO range of 100–12800 and an expanded range up to 25,600.

The Canon R50 has a normal ISO range of 100–32,000 and an expanded range up to 51,200 providing the r50 with an additional stop of range.

	Normal ISO Range	Expanded ISO Range
R100:	100–12,800	25,600
R50:	100–32,000	51,200

Drive Speed & Buffer

If you enjoy shooing any form of action, sports or birds in flight then the drive speed and shot buffer will be an important consideration for you.

The R100 is able to shoot at up to 6.5fps when using One-Shot AF, and 3.5fps when using Servo AF (continuous autofocus).

The R50 with the newer DIGIC X processor really blows the R100 out of the water here by shooting up to 12 fps (Electronic 1st curtain) or 15 fps (Electronic Shutter) for both Servo AF and One Shot AF.

When it comes to the buffer the R100 is able to shoot 58 more JPEG L images than the R50, although this is mainly due to the fact that it’s shooting at 6.5 FPS vs 12 / 15 FPS which provides the buffer with more time to offload images to the memory card during the burst.

The RAW and CRAW figures are very similar, the R100 does not support HEIF files.

	JPEG L Buffer	RAW Buffer	CRAW Buffer	HEIF Buffer
R100 (mechanical / electronic 1st-curtain):	100	6	17
R50 : (mechanical / electronic 1st-curtain):	42	7	15	41
R50 : (electronic shutter):	28	7	15	24

Autofocus

There are some even bigger differences between the autofocus systems of these two cameras.

As already mentioned, both cameras use Canon’s Dual Pixel CMOS AF, but the R50 uses an updated Mark II version.

The new DIGIC X processor in the Canon R50 also helps to make the R100 look like a dinosaur, despite the R100 launching a few months later than the R50.

Let’s quickly take a look at the AF area coverage and AF zones of each camera. This is basically the percentage of the sensor that the camera is able to track a subject across and the number of different AF zones. A larger AF area and higher number of zones will help to improve tracking accuracy.

	Canon R100	Canon R50
AF Area Horizontal	88%	100%
AF Area Vertical	100%	100%
AF Zones Stills	Max. 143 zones (13×11)	Max. 651 zones (31 x 21)
AF Zones Movies	Max. 117 zones (13×9)	Max. 527 zones (31 x17)

Now let’s compare the actual tracking abilities of each camera.

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Humans (Eyes/Face/Head/Body)	Yes	Yes
Animals (Dogs, Cats and Birds) (Eyes/Face/Body)	No	Yes
Vehicles (Racing cars or Motor bikes)	No	Yes

As is hopefully clear to see from the above tables, the R50 not only has a larger horizontal AF area but also a much higher number of AF zones for both stills and movies.

The R50 is also able to detect and track animals, racing cars and bikes, in addition to humans. Whereas the R100 is limited to humans only (eyes/face/head/body).

For still image shooting both cameras can focus from EV -4.0 to 20, with an f/1.2 lens. For movies the R50 can focus from EV -3.5 to 20 and the R100 from EV –2.0 to 20.

Video

For video shooters there are some big differences that are definitely worth taking note of.

Both cameras are capable of shooting 4K video but not equally.

The R100 can shoot 4k up to 24 fps but this is with a rather large 1.6x crop.

The R50 can shoot 4k up to 30 fps but because this is oversampled from 6k there is zero crop. This is a big deal for an APS-C camera.

The R50 also supports 10-bit H.265 / HEVC with HDR PQ turned on, turned off it’s restricted to 8-bit H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC. The R100 does not support HDR shooting and is restricted to 8-bit H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC.

If you want to shoot in Full HD then both cameras can achieve 60 fps without cropping, but the R50 also has a 120 fps option. To shoot 120 fps on the R100 you need to drop down to 720p.

The R100 has a maximum length for a single 4k / Full HD / HD movie limited to 29 min. 59 sec. You then need to restart the recording. The R50 increases this limit to 1 hour.

Both cameras feature Movie Digital IS Mode that reduces camera shake as movies are recorded.

Now let’s cover a few features that the R50 offers over the R100.

Vlogging

If you are into vlogging then the vari-angle LCD on the R50 will make framing yourself so much easier. The R100 isn’t really a vlogging camera because of its fixed LCD.

Movie for Close-Up Demos Mode

This helps to ensure that the correct subject is in focus. In this mode the camera quickly switches focus from the on-camera subject to an object that is presented towards the camera’s lens.

Vertical Movie Mode and Aspect Markers

Movie rotation information can be set during or after movie recording, allowing videos to be played in vertical composition when viewing on a smartphone. The Aspect Markers Function displays visual markers for different aspect ratios that may be desired for posting the same file to various social media sites.

UVC Live Streaming

UVC/UAC compatibility allows the EOS R50 camera to be used as a web camera to stream live video in Full HD 30 fps fixed, without additional computer software, to applications such as Zoom™, Microsoft Teams™, Skype™, and similar on-line web conferencing software.

Timecode

The R50 also supports timecode to record the time automatically as movies are recorded, this helps a lot with the editing process. The R100 does not support timecode.

Electronic Viewfinder & LCD Monitor

Both cameras feature a 0.39-inch OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) electronic viewfinder (EVF) with similar characteristics that are displayed in the below table.

	Canon R100	Canon R50
EVF Type	OLED	OLED
EVF Size	0.39-inch	0.39-inch
EVF Resolution	2.36 million dots	2.36 million dots
EVF Magnification	0.95x	0.96x
EVF Eyepoint	22mm	22mm
Refresh Rate	60Hz	120Hz

There are only two differences between them. The R100 has a magnification of 0.95x and the R50 a slightly larger magnification of 0.96x. The R100 also has a slower 60Hz refresh rate compared with 120Hz of the R50.

When it comes to the LCD display there are some much bigger differences and the R100 really takes some steps backwards.

Both LCD’s are 3.0-inch but this is the only similarity.

Canon has decided to cripple the LCD screen on the R100 by making it fixed, so it can’t be flipped out or even tilted. It’s also not touch compatible and the resolution is only 1.04 million dots.

On the other hand the R50 also features 3.0-inch display but with 1.62 million dots. It’s also a Vari-angle Touchscreen LCD, which you’ll appreciate if you are into vlogging since it makes it very easy to compose and shoot from virtually any angle.

The R50’s touch and drag AF functionality also lets you easily move the autofocus point around the frame.

A+ Creative Assist Mode

Although the R100 features a Creative Assist Mode it is very basic compared to what you can do with the Advanced A+ Creative Assist Mode on the R50.

The Advanced A+ Assist features an expanded array of auto-compatible scenes helping to achieve stunning shots right out of the camera.

Camera Body & Controls

The two cameras are very similar when it comes to their dimensions and weight. Their dimensions are actually identical but the R100 is approx. 28 g / 0.99 oz. heavier that the R50.

• R100: WxHxD Approx. 4.58 × 3.37 × 2.71 in. / 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8mm (356 g / 12.5 oz)
• R50: WxHxD Approx. 4.58 x 3.37 x 2.71 in. / 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8mm (328 g / 11.57 oz)

The button and dial layout on both the top and rear of the cameras is also identical. The only small difference is with the button functions on the rear dial.

The R100 has an ISO button on the left but on the R50 this is AF/MF. At the bottom of this dial the R50 has the trash button but on the R100 this is the drive mode and timer. On the top of the dial the R100 has the exposure compensation button combined with trash, on the top of the R50 this is just exposure compensation. The drive mode and timer is found on the right on the R50 but on the R100 you’ll find the flash button.

Canon R100

Canon R50

Hot Shoe

The R100 features Canon’s standard hot-shoe that can be used with Canon and third-party speedlites.

The R50 gets the newer Multi-Function shoe which is compatible with digital audio and dedicated Canon microphones that don’t require a separate cable, Canon’s newer speedlites are also supported.

It’s important to note that any accessories that have not been designed for the R50’s Multi-Function Shoe will require Canon’s AD-E1 adapter.

Battery & USB Charging

Both cameras are compatible with the Canon LP-E17 battery (1040mAh) of which one is included when purchased from new. They also come with Canon’s LC-E17 charger.

Canon’s CIPA figures for the R100 claim a battery life of 340 shots using the electronic viewfinder, or 430 shots with the LCD.

For the R50 Canon’s CIPA figures are 310 shots using the electronic viewfinder, or 440 shots with the LCD.

If you are shooting continuous bursts then you will be able to shoot 1000+ photos comfortably before the battery needs changing.

Whichever camera you go with you’ll probably want to have a couple of these batteries spare.

One extra thing worth noting is that you can charge the battery inside the R50 via USB, you can also power the R50 via USB. Unfortunately the R100 does not support either charging or powering the camera via USB.

Connectivity

Both cameras support 2.4 Ghz Wi-Fi and bluetooth and each have a HDMI micro OUT terminal (Type D) and a 3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack for a microphone.

One thing missing from the R100 that you will find on the R50 is a 3.5mm diameter stereo mini-plug for connecting a pair of headphones.

Both cameras allow you to connect a smartphone via the USB Type-C port, built-in Wi-Fi®, and Bluetooth®, making it easy to upload and share movies and photos to your favorite social networks.

Canon’s Camera Connect and EOS Utility apps can be used to remotely control both cameras.

As mentioned previously the R50 also supports live streaming in Full HD 30 fps fixed, without additional computer software. The R100 does not support live streaming.

Control Ring Mount Adapter

If you don’t plan to use Canon’s control ring lens adapter then this difference probably won’t concern you.

But if you are then it’s important to know note that control ring of the Control Ring Mount Adaptor EF-EOS R does not function with the R100, but it does work with the R50.

What’s in the Box

The box contents are very similar except the R100 does not include a cover for the hot shoe.

Canon R100	Canon R50
EOS R100 Body	EOS R50 Body
Camera Cover R-F-5	Camera Cover R-F-5
Neck Strap EM-200DB	Neck Strap EM-200DB
Battery Charger LC-E17	Battery Charger LC-E17
Battery Pack LP-E17	Battery Pack LP-E17
Battery Pack Cover	Battery Pack Cover
	Shoe Cover

Price

At the time of publishing this article the Canon R100 has an MSRP of $479.99 US for the body only or $599.00 US with the RF-S 18-45mm zoom lens.

The R50 has an MSRP of $679.99 US for the body only or $799.00 US with the RF-S 18-45mm zoom lens.

So the R50 is around $200 more expensive then the R100.

Summary

Although the R100 is the newer camera it’s actually a bit of a dinosaur compared to the R50.

The R50 really comes out on top when looking at the specs, here are the key features that you won’t find on the R100:

• DIGIC X processor
• ISO Normal: 100-32000 Expanded: 51200
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
• Animal AF (Eyes/Face/Body) of Dogs, Cats and Birds or Vehicles (Racing cars or Motor bikes)
• 4K (30p) with no crop
• 12 fps (Electronic 1st curtain) / 15 fps (Electronic Shutter)
• Multi-angle touch sensitive LCD monitor with 1.62M dots
• Headphone socket

The R100 with its fixed and non touch LCD and slower more restrictive AF features really shouldn’t exist in the R Series line-up.

The only thing modern about the R100 is its RF-mount, all of the other features and components have been lifted from much older cameras.

Personally I’d recommend saving the extra $200 to purchase the R50 instead. This should be Canon’s entry-level camera, not the R100.

What do you think? Please let me know in the comments below.

Reviews

If you are interested in learning more about either of these cameras then I can recommend the following reviews from Gordon Laing.

Canon R100

Canon R50

Questions

If you have any questions about either of these cameras please drop a comment below and I’ll get back to you as soon as I have a few seconds free. Thanks for reading!

Canon R100 Guides & Resources

Canon R50 Guides & Resources

Complete Specification Comparison

To make sure no stone is left unturned, here’s a complete specification comparison between the Canon R100 and the Canon R50.

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Type	Digital interchangeable lens, mirrorless camera	Digital interchangeable lens, mirrorless camera
Image Processor	DIGIC 8	DIGIC X
Recording Media	(One) SD card slot • Compatible with UHS-I • Eye-Fi cards and Multimedia cards (MMC) are not supported.	(One) SD card slot • Compatible with UHS-I • Eye-Fi cards and Multimedia cards (MMC) are not supported.
Lens Mount	Canon RF mount	Canon RF mount
Compatible Lenses	Canon RF lens group (including RF-S lenses) * When using Mount Adapter EF-EOS R: Canon EF or EF-S lenses (excluding EF-M lenses) * Note that control ring of the Control Ring Mount Adaptor EF-EOS R does not function. * EXTENDER RF1.4x / RF2x is not compatible. (EXTENDER EF1.4x / EF2x is compatible when used with the Mount Adaptor.) * RF5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE and RF85mm F1.2 L USM DS are not compatible.	Canon RF lens group (including RF-S lenses) When using Mount Adapter EF-EOS R: Canon EF or EF-S lenses (excluding EF-M lenses)

Image Sensor

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Type	APS-C CMOS sensor (compatible with Dual Pixel CMOS AF)	APS-C CMOS sensor (compatible with Dual Pixel CMOS AF)
Effective pixels	Approx. 24.1 megapixels	Approx. 24.2 megapixels
Screen Size	Approx. 22.3×14.9 mm	Approx. 36.0 x 24.0 mm
Pixel Unit	Approx. 3.72 µm square	Approx. 3.72 µm square
Total Pixels	Approx. 25.8 megapixels	Approx. 25.5 megapixels
Aspect Ratio	3:2 (Horizontal: Vertical)	3:2 (Horizontal:Vertical)
Color Filter System	RGB primary color filters	RGB primary color filters
Low Pass Filter	Not provided	Installed in front of the image sensor, non-detachable
Dust Deletion Feature	Self Cleaning Sensor Unit not provided. Manual cleaning (by hand) not supported. Dust Delete Data acquisition and appending • The coordinates of the dust adhering to the low-pass filter are detected by a test shot and appended to subsequent images. • The dust coordinate data appended to the image is used by the EOS software to automatically erase the dust spots.	Self Cleaning Sensor Unit not provided. Manual cleaning (by hand) not supported. Dust Delete Data acquisition and appending The coordinates of the dust adhering to the low-pass filter are detected by a test shot and append-ed to subsequent images. The dust coordinate data appended to the image is used by the EOS software to automatically erase the dust spots. Not available during focus bracket shooting.

Recording System

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Recording Format	Compliant to Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 and Exif 2.31* *Supports time offset information	Compliant to Design rule for Camera File system 2.0 and Exif 2.31*. *Supports time offset information
Image Format	JPEG (.JPG), RAW, C-RAW (.CR3) * HEIF not supported. Movies: ALL-I (Time-lapse video only), IPB (Standard) (.MP4) * IPB (Light) not supported.	JPEG (.JPG), HEIF (.HIF), RAW, C-RAW (.CR3) Movies: ALL-I (Time-lapse video only), IPB (Light)
File Size	Approx. 1.8MB – 27.2MB	Approx. 1.8MB – 27.0MB
Maximum Burst	JPEG L 100, RAW 6, CRAW 17	JPEG L 42, RAW 7, CRAW 15, HEIF 41
File Numbering	The following file numbers can be set:File numbering methodsContinuous numberingThe numbering of captured images continues even after you replace the card. Auto resetWhen you replace the card, the numbering will be reset to start from 0001. If the new SD card already contains images, the numbering will continue from the last recorded image in the card. Manual resetResets the file number to 0001, and creates a new folder automatically. * When manually resetting the file number, folders can also be renamed.	The following file numbers can be set:File numbering methodsContinuous numberingThe numbering of captured images continues even after you replace the card. Auto resetWhen you replace the card, the numbering will be reset to start from 0001. If the new SD card already contains images, the numbering will continue from the last recorded image in the card. Manual resetResets the file number to 0001, and creates a new folder automatically. * When manually resetting the file number, folders can also be renamed.
RAW + JPEG / HEIF Simultaneous Recording	Simultaneous recording of any combination of RAW/C-RAW images and JPEG images is supported.	Simultaneous recording of any combination of RAW/C-RAW and JPEG/HEIF image-recording quality is supported.
Color Space	Selectable between sRGB and Adobe RGB	Selectable between sRGB and Adobe RGB
Picture Style	Auto Standard Portrait Landscape Fine Detail Neutral Faithful Monochrome User Defined 1-3 * Picture Style files can be registered to user-defined settings 1-3.	Auto Standard Portrait Landscape Fine Detail Neutral Faithful Monochrome User Defined 1-3 * Picture Style files can be registered to user-defined settings 1-3.

White Balance

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Settings	Auto (Ambience priority/White priority) Day Light Shade Cloudy*1 Tungsten light White fluorescent light Flash Custom (Custom WB) Color temperature*2 *1: Effective also in twilight and sunset. *2: With an EX / EL-series Speedlite having the color temperature information transmission feature, the color temperature setting changes to match the color temperature when the flash is fired. Set to approx. 6000 K if the flash unit does not have the color tem-perature communication feature.	Auto (Ambience priority/White priority) Day Light Shade Cloudy*1 Tungsten light White fluorescent light Flash Custom (Custom WB) Color temperature*2 *1: Effective also in twilight and sunset. *2: With an EX / EL-series Speedlite having the color temperature information transmission feature, the color temperature setting changes to match the color temperature when the flash is fired. Set to approx. 6000 K if the flash unit does not have the color tem-perature communication feature.
Auto White Balance	Option between ambience priority and white priority settings, using SET button	Option between ambience priority and white priority settings, using SET button
White Balance Shift	Blue/amber bias: ±9 levels Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels • Shifted from the color temperature of the current WB mode. • Blue/amber and magenta/green shift can be set at the same time.	Blue/amber bias: ±9 levels Magenta/green bias: ±9 levels •Shifted from the color temperature of the current WB mode. •Blue/amber and magenta/green shift can be set at the same time. WB Bracketing available, up to ±3 levels Blue/amber or magenta/green, via Quick Control Dial

Viewfinder

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Type	OLED color electronic viewfinder; 0.39-inch, approx. 2.36 million dots	OLED color electronic viewfinder; 0.39-inch, approx. 2.36 million dots
Coverage	Approx. 100% (at JPEG Large image quality, 3:2 aspect ratio, approx. 22 mm eyepoint)	Approx. 100% (at JPEG Large image quality, 3:2 aspect ratio, approx. 22 mm eyepoint)
Magnification / Angle of View	Approx. 0.95×/28.0° (3:2 aspect ratio, with 50mm lens at infinity, –1 m–1)	Approx. 0.96x / Approx. 28.0° (3:2 aspect ratio, with 50mm lens at infinity,-1 m-1)
Eye Point	Approx. 22 mm (at –1 m–1 from eyepiece lens end)	Approx. 22mm (at -1 m-1 from the eyepiece lens end)
Dioptric Adjustment Range	Approx. –3.0 to +1.0 m–1 (dpt)	Approx. -3.0 to + 1.0 m-1 (dpt)
Viewfinder Information	Users can customize and select whether to use the following three display elements. • Live View + basic information display • Live View + detailed information display • Live View + detailed information display + histogram	Maximum burst Possible shots/Sec. until self-timer shoots Focus Bracketing/ Multiple-exposure/HDR shooting/Multi Shot Noise Reduction/Bulb time/Interval timer Shooting mode AF method AF operation Image quality Card Drive mode Metering mode No. of remaining shots for focus braketing, multiple exposures, or interval timer Electronic level Movie recording time available Battery level Image Stabilizer (IS mode) Histogram (Brightness/RGB) Quick Control button Anti-flicker shooting White balance/White balance correction Picture style Auto Lighting Optimizer Still photo cropping / Aspect ratio AF point (1-point AF) AEB/FEB View Assist HDR PQ Flash ready / FE lock / High-speed sync Electronic shutter Touch shutter / Create folder AE lock Shutter speed / Multi-function lock warning Aperture value Wi-Fi® function Wi-Fi® signal strength Bluetooth® function Exposure simulation Magnify button ISO speed Highlight tone priority Exposure compensation Exposure level indicator

LCD Screen

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Type	TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor	TFT color, liquid-crystal monitor
Monitor Size	3.0-inch (screen aspect ratio of 3:2) 2.95 in./7.5cm diagonal (2.44 in./6.2cm width, 1.65 in./4.2cm height)	3.0-inch (screen aspect ratio of 3:2) 2.95 in./7.5cm diagonal (2.44 in./6.2cm width, 1.65 in./4.2cm height)
Dots	Approx. 1.04 million dots	Approx. 1.62 million dots
Coverage	Approx. 100% vertically/horizontally	Approx. 100% vertically/horizontally
Brightness Control	Manually adjustable in a range of 1–7	Manually adjustable to one of seven brightness levels
Touch-screen Operation	Not provided	Supported for AF Point selection; Touch AF; Touch Shutter; Menu selection; Quick Control Menu; Magnified View; Volume Touch Sounds: 0 (silent) to 5
Coating	Anti-smudge coating not provided. Anti-reflection coating not provided.	Anti-smudge coating not provided. Anti-reflection coating not provided.
Interface Languages	29 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Ukraine, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Romanian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Malay, Indonesian, Japanese)	29 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Ukraine, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Vietnamese, Hindi, Romanian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Malay, Indonesian, Japanese)

Autofocus

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Focus Method	Still photo shooting: Dual Pixel CMOS AF	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Number of AF zones available for Automatic Selection	AF area: Horizontal: Approx. 88% x Vertical: Approx. 100% Stills: Max. 143 zones (13×11) Movies: Max. 117 zones (13×9)	AF area: Horizontal: Approx. 100% x Vertical: Approx. 100% (100% x 100% AF coverage in Face Detect + Tracking AF; coverage can vary, depending upon lens being used) Stills: Max. 651 zones (31 x 21) Movies: Max. 527 zones (31 x17)
Selectable Positions for AF Point	AF area: Horizontal: Approx. 88% x Vertical: Approx. 100% Stills: Max. 3975 positions (75 × 53) Movies: Max. 3375 positions (75 × 45)	AF area: Horizontal: Approx. 90% x Vertical: Approx. 100% Stills: Max. 4503 positions (79 x 57) Movies: Max 3713 positions (79 x 47)
Focusing brightness range (still photo shooting)	EV –4.0 to 20 (With an f/1.2 lens,* center AF point, One-Shot AF at room temperature, and ISO 100) * Except RF lenses with a Defocus Smoothing (DS) coating	EV -4.0 to 20 (with an f/1.2 lens,* center AF point, One-Shot AF at room temperature, and ISO 100) * Except RF lenses with a Defocus Smoothing (DS) coating.
Focusing brightness range (movie recording)	EV –2.0 to 20 (With an f/1.2 lens,* center AF point, One-Shot AF at room temperature, and ISO 100) * Except RF lenses with a Defocus Smoothing (DS) coating * During Full HD (29.97/25.00 fps) recording	EV -3.5 to 20 (with an f/1.2 lens,* center AF point, One-Shot AF at room temperature, ISO 100, and29.97 / 25.00 fps.)* Except RF lenses with a Defocus Smoothing (DS) coating.
Available AF Areas	• Face+Tracking AF*1 • Spot AF*1*2 • 1-point AF • Zone AF*2 *1: Not available in Panning mode. *2: Not available for 4K movies. * Some lenses and camera settings may reduce the number of AF areas and zones used.	Spot AF 1-point AF Expand AF area: Above/below/left/right Expand AF area: Around Flexible Zone AF 1 Flexible Zone AF 2 Flexible Zone AF 3 Whole area AF
Available Subject Detection	People / Eye	Auto People Animals (dogs / cats / birds) Vehicles (motorsports cars or motorcycles) * Certain types of animals or vehicles may not be detected, depending on shape and appearance
Eye Detection	Auto: • The eye closer to the camera is selected (as detected from the angle of the face). Changed Manually: • Other eyes can be selected with the left and right cross keys after pressing the AF point selection button. • Faces are selected when another subject’s eyes cannot be detected.	Auto:Selects the eye closer to the camera (as detected from the angle of the face). At the same distance from the camera, selects the eye closer to the center of the image. Left/right eye detection: Not supported

Exposure Control

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Metering Modes	384-zone (24×16) metering using image sensor output signals (1) Evaluative metering (AF point-linked) (2) Partial metering (approx. 5.8% of the area at the center of the screen) (3) Spot metering (approx. 2.9% of the area at the center of the screen) (4) Center-weighted average metering	Real-time metering from CMOS image sensor (384 [24×16] metering zones)Evaluative metering (AF point-linked) Partial metering (approx. 5.8% of the area at the center of the screen) Spot metering (approx. 2.9% of the area at the center of the screen) Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range	Still Photo Shooting: EV -2 to 20 Movie Recording: EV 0 to 20	Still Photo Shooting: EV -2 to 20 Movie Recording: EV 0 to 20
Exposure Modes	Still Photo Shooting:Scene Intelligent Auto Hybrid Auto Special Scenes Creative Filters Program AE Shutter-priority AE Aperture-priority AE Manual Exposure Bulb Exposure Movie Recording:Movie auto exposure Movie manual exposure	Still Photo Shooting:Scene Intelligent Auto Hybrid Auto Special Scenes Creative Filters Flexible-priority AE Program AE Shutter-priority AE Aperture-priority AE Manual Exposure Bulb Exposure Movie Recording:Movie for close-up demos Movie IS mode HDR movies Movie auto exposure Movie manual exposure Custom Shooting mode (C mode)
ISO Speed Range	Normal: ISO 100–12800 (in 1/3- or 1-stop increments). Expanded: ISO 25600	Normal: ISO 100-32000 (in 1/3- or 1-stop increments). Expanded: H: (equivalent to ISO 51200)
Exposure Compensation	User Set / AEB: ±3 stops (in 1/3-stop increments)	User Set / AEB: ±3 stops (in 1/3-stop increments)
AE Lock	Automatic AE lock In One-Shot AF mode, AE is locked as soon as subjects are in focus. 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.	Automatic AE lock In One-Shot AF mode, AE is locked as soon as subjects are in focus. 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.

Shutter

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Type	Electronically controlled focal-plane shutter * Electronic 1st / mechanical 2nd curtain * Except in silent shutter mode Rolling shutter, using the image sensor * Electronic shutter * In silent shutter mode	Electronically controlled focal-plane shutter. Rolling shutter, using the image sensor.Electronic first curtain Electronic shutter * When set to [Electronic], the camera makes no mechanical shutter sound. (An electronic shutter sound can be configured in [Beep] and [Volume: Shutter volume]). Note that the camera may make sounds other than the shutter release sound, such as sounds for aperture adjustment or the lens focus drive, or beeps. Moreover, using long exposure noise reduction with shutter speeds of 1 sec. or longer involves a mechanical second-curtain shutter, which produces a mechanical sound. * Bands of light may be displayed and captured images may be affected by light and dark banding when shooting under fluorescent lighting or other flickering light sources with the camera set to [Anti-flicker shoot.: Disable].
Speeds	1/4000th sec – 30 seconds, in 1/3-step increments	Electronic 1st-curtain shutter: 1/4000th sec – 30 seconds, in 1/3-step increments Electronic shutter: 1/8000th sec – 30 seconds, in 1/3-step increments
Shutter Speed / X-sync Speed	Creative Zone: 1/4000–30 sec.,*1 Bulb*2 Basic Zone: 1/4000–1 sec.*3 Maximum flash sync speed: 1/250 sec. *1: In 1/3-stop increments *2: In manual shooting mode only *3: Varies by mode.	Elec. 1st-curtain: 1/250 sec.
Shutter Release	Soft-touch electromagnetic release	Soft-touch electromagnetic release
Self Timer	10-sec. delay, 2-sec. delay, Continuous	10-sec. delay, 2-sec. delay, Continuous

Image Stabilization (IS mode)

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Still Photo IS	In-body IS not provided. Still Photo IS not supported. Optical Image Stabilizer on compatible lens is supported.	In-body IS not provided. Still Photo IS not supported. Optical Image Stabilizer on compatible lens is supported.

External Speedlite

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Accessory Shoe	Conventional accessory shoe * Not compatible with accessories designed for multi-function shoes	Canon Multi-function accessory shoe •Optional Canon AD-E1 adapter required for conventional shoe-mount flashes and accessories
E-TTL balance	Not supported	Ambience priority, standard, flash priority
Flash Exposure Compensation	±2 stops (in 1/3-stop increments) * When set from the camera menu	±3 (in 1/3-stop increments)
Continuous flash control	Not supported * Set to [E-TTL each shot] and cannot be changed	E-TTL each shot / E-TTL 1st shot

Drive System

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Drive Modes and Continuous Shooting Speed	Please click here for full specifications.	Please click here for full specifications.

HDR Shooting

	Canon R100	Canon R50
HDR Shooting (HDR PQ)	Not supported	Disable / Enable * Can be used in conjunction with Auto Lighting Optimizer.
Still Photo HDR PQ	Not supported	HEIF, 10 bit, YCbCr 4:2:2, ITU-R BT.2100 (PQ)
Movie HDR PQ	Not supported	HEIF, 10 bit, YCbCr 4:2:2, ITU-R BT.2100 (PQ)
Continuous HDR Shooting (still images)	Not supported	1 shot only / Every shot

Video Shooting

	Canon R100	Canon R50
File Format	MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)]	MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, H.265 / HEVC, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)]
Bit Depth	8-bit	HDR PQ On: 10-bit HDR PQ Off: 8-bit
Estimated Recording time, Movie Bit Rate and File Size	Please click here for full specifications.	Please click here for full specifications.
Estimated Recording Time	Please click here for full specifications.	Please click here for full specifications.
Card Performance Requirements	Please click here for full specifications.	Please click here for full specifications.
Video AF	Full HD or HD movie recording: Dual Pixel CMOS AF 4K movie recording: Contrast AF * With Contrast AF as used when recording 4K movies, focusing may take longer than when recording Full HD or HD movies, and focusing with certain lenses may be difficult.	Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Movie Servo AF available in AF Menu
Time Code	Not supported	Yes (Count up, Start time setting, Movie recording count, Movie play count, HDMI time code on/off, HDMI rec. command on/off, Drop frame enable/disable)
Movie Pre-recording (On/Off)	Not supported	Not supported
Time-lapse Movie Setting	Please click here for full specifications.	Please click here for full specifications.
Time-lapse Playback Frame Rate	29.97 (set to NTSC); 25.00fps (set to PAL)	29.97 (set to NTSC); 25.00fps (set to PAL)

Playback

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Display Format	Please click here for full specifications.	Please click here for full specifications.
Highlight Alert	Yes * Detailed information display only	Not supported
Histogram	Brightness / RGB	Brightness and RGB

Quick Control Function

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Function	The Quick Control screen can be accessed by pressing the Quick Control button during still photo shooting, movie recording, or playback.	The Quick Control screen can be accessed by pressing the Quick Control button during shooting, recording, or playback.
Quick Control Screen	Displayable * Only the conventional Quick Control screen	Users can customize setting items shown on the Quick Control screen.Items shown: * Up to 11 * Edit layout / Reset settings / Clear all items * Separate Quick Control screens can be set up for use in still photo shooting and movie recording. (Users can select and rearrange the items shown.) * Customizable from the [Customize Quick Controls] menu item or by pressing and holding the button with the Quick Control screen displayed.

Image Protection & Erase

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Protection	Select images / Select range / All images in folder / Unprotect all images in folder / All images on card / Unprotect all images on card / All found images / Unprotect all found images	Single image (select image) Select range All images in folder All images on cardImage browsing and image search can be based on ratings. Ratings-based image selections also possible with DPP. All found images (only during image search)
Erase	Select and erase images / Select range / All images in folder / All images on card / All found images	Except protected images Select images to erase Select range All images in folder All images on card All found images (only during image search)

Direct Printing

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Wireless Connections	Images can be sent via Wi-Fi to a PictBridge-compatible (wireless LAN) printer and printed.	Images can be sent via Wi-Fi to a PictBridge-compatible (wireless LAN) printer and printed.

DPOF: Digital Print Order Format

	Canon R100	Canon R50
DPOF	Compliant to DPOF Version 1.1	Compliant to DPOF Version 1.1

Wi-Fi

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Supporting Standards	Equivalent to IEEE 802.11b/g/n Standards	Equivalent to IEEE 802.11b/g/n Standards
Transmission Method	DS-SS modulation (IEEE 802.11b) OFDM modulation (IEEE 802.11g/n)	DS-SS modulation (IEEE 802.11b) OFDM modulation (IEEE 802.11g/n)
Transition Frequency (Central Frequency)	2.4 GHz band Frequency: 2412 to 2462 MHz Channels: 1 to 11 channels 5.0 GHz band Not supported	2.4 GHz band Frequency: 2412 to 2462 MHz Channels: 1 to 11 channels 5.0 GHz band Not supported
Connection Method	(1) Camera access point mode (2) Infrastructure mode	(1) Camera access point mode (2) Infrastructure mode
Security	Please click here for full specifications.	Please click here for full specifications.
Communication with a Smartphone	• Images can be viewed, controlled, and received using a smartphone • Remote control of the camera using a smartphone is possible depending on the Camera Connect specifications. • Images can be sent to a smartphone. • NFC connection: Not supported • Supported images: JPEG, RAW/C-RAW, MP4 video files • Transcoding while sending: Size to send (original / reduced size); Quality to send (original / compressed)	• Images can be viewed, controlled, and received using a smartphone. • Remote control of the camera using a smartphone is possible depending on the Camera Connect specifications. • Images can be sent to a smartphone. • NFC connection: Not supported • Supported images: JPEG, HEIF, RAW/C-RAW, MP4 video files • Transcoding while sending: Size to send (original / reduced size); Quality to send (original / compressed)
Remote Operation Using EOS Utility	The camera can be controlled via Wi-Fi® or USB, with Canon EOS Utility software installed in a compatible Mac or Windows computer.	The camera can be controlled via Wi-Fi® or USB, with Canon EOS Utility software installed in a compatible Mac or Windows computer.
Print from Wi-Fi® Printers	Supported.	Supported.
Send Images to a Web Service	image.canon: Video files (MP4) and JPEG, RAW or C-RAW still images can be uploaded to image.canon servers. From image.canon, images can be sent to specific social media and 3rd-party cloud image services.	image.canon: Video files (MP4) and JPEG, HEIF, RAW or C-RAW still images can be uploaded to image.canon servers. From image.canon, images can be sent to specific social media and 3rd-party cloud image services.

Bluetooth

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Standards Compliance	Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 compliant (Bluetooth Low Energy technology)	Bluetooth Specification Version 4.2 compliant (Bluetooth Low Energy technology)
Transmission Method	GFSK modulation	GFSK modulation
Bluetooth Pairing	Smartphone — up to 10 devices; BR-E1 remote controller — 1 unit	Smartphone — up to 10 devices; BR-E1 remote controller — 1 unit

Customization

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Available Functions	7 customizable buttons	Dial direction during Tv/Av; Control ring rotation direction; Customize buttons; Customize dials
Customize Buttons	Functions can be assigned to the following camera controls. • Shutter button (half-press) • Exposure compensation button • AE lock button • ISO speed setting button • Flash button • Movie shooting button • Drive mode button	Functions can be assigned to the following camera controls. • Shutter button (half-press) • Movie shooting button • ISO speed button • AE lock button • Cross keys: Up button • Cross keys: Left button • Cross keys: Right button • Cross keys: Down button • Lens function button • Speedlite menu direct button
Customizable Dials	Customize control ring not supported	Customize control ring supported
My Menu Registration	Please click here for full specifications.	Please click here for full specifications.

Video Calls / Streaming

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Live streaming	No	The camera is accessible to software (such as Zoom™, MS Teams™, Skype™, etc.) on a computer once connected via USB.

Interface

	Canon R100	Canon R50
USB Terminal	Equivalent to Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) • For PC communication • Terminal type: USB Type-C * Cannot be connected to a printer * Not for communication with smartphones * Charging and powering the camera via USB are not supported	Equivalent to Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) • For PC communication / smartphone communication • Terminal type: USB Type-C • Shared with terminal for in-camera charging with USB Power Adapter PD-E1.
HDMI Out Terminal	HDMI micro OUT terminal (Type D) * Resolution switches automatically * HDMI CEC not supported * Images not displayed unless [For NTSC] or [For PAL] is set correctly for the TV video system	HDMI micro OUT terminal Type D * Resolution switches automatically * HDMI CEC not supported * Images not displayed unless [For NTSC] or [For PAL] is set correctly for the TV video system
Clean HDMI Output	Provided	Provided
Microphone terminal	3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack	3.5mm diameter stereo mini jack
Headphone terminal	Not provided.	Compatible with 3.5mm diameter stereo mini-plug

Power Source

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Battery	Canon LP-E17 battery pack • With the AC Adapter AC-E6N + DC Coupler DR-E18, AC power is possible (AC Adapter Kit ACK-E18 can also be used).	Canon LP-E17 battery pack • With the AC Adapter AC-E6N + DC Coupler DR-E18, AC power is possible (AC Adapter Kit ACK-E18 can also be used). • USB Power Adapter PD-E1 supports in-camera charging of Battery Pack LP-E17 when the camera is turned off and can supply power when the camera is turned on.
Battery Life	With LCD Approx. 440 shots (at 23°C) With Viewfinder Approx. 310 shots (at 23°C)	Viewfinder: Approx. 340 shots (Based on CIPA standards) Live view: Approx 430 shots (Based on CIPA standards) 4K Movie Recording: Approx. 110 mins Full HD Movie Recording: Approx 160 mins Playback time when playing back a slideshow of still images: Approx. 190 mins
Optional Battery Grip	Not supported	Not supported
Battery Check	Automatic battery check with 4-level display when the power switch is turned ON.	Automatic battery check with 4-level display when the power switch is turned ON.
Start-up Time	Approx. 0.9 sec.Based on CIPA testing standards.	Approx. 0.4 sec.Based on CIPA testing standards.

Dimensions & Weight

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 4.58 × 3.37 × 2.71 in. / 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8mm • Based on CIPA standards.	Approx. 4.58 x 3.37 x 2.71 in. / 116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8mm Based on CIPA standards.
Weight	356g (12.5oz) Body Only	328 g (11.57 oz) Body Only

Operating Environment

	Canon R100	Canon R50
Working Temperature Range	32-104°F / 0-+40°C	32-104°F / 0-+40°C
Working Humidity	85% or less	85% or less