Canon R10 vs R50
Buy the Canon R10 if you shoot action or want a camera to grow into. Buy the Canon R50 if you want the smallest body for family, travel and casual video. Both use the same lenses and the same battery, so your choice is about speed and size.
| Canon EOS R10 | Canon EOS R50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C | APS-C |
| Mount | RF | RF |
| Card slots | 1 (SD) | 1 (SD) |
| Battery | LP-E17 | LP-E17 |
| Burst | 15 fps | 12 fps |
| 4K 60p | Yes | No |
| Weight | 429g | 375g |
| Flip screen | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest local price | ₹79,995 | ₹66,350 |
The four differences that matter
Burst speed. The R10 shoots 15 frames per second. The R50 shoots 12 with its electronic first curtain, and Canon's spec shows no fully mechanical burst for it. For kids or birds in fast motion, the R10 is the better tool.
Card speed. The R10's slot supports UHS-II, and the R50's is UHS-I. UHS-II clears long bursts to the card faster. If you do not shoot bursts, you will not feel this difference.
4K video. The R10 has 4K 60p in a crop mode. The R50 stops at 4K 30p. If you want slow motion at 4K, the R50 cannot do it, and the R10 does it with a tighter view.
Size. The R50 weighs 375g against 429g for the R10. It does not sound like much, but the R50 is the one that goes into a small bag without thought.
What is the same
Both are APS-C with a 1.6x crop. Both have an electronic viewfinder, flip screen and one card slot. Neither has in-body stabilisation, according to Canon, so a lens with IS helps for handheld video.
Both take the LP-E17 battery, which is a small one. Buy a spare with either body.
Which should you buy
If your budget allows the R10, it is the better camera for anyone who may take up photography seriously. The extra burst speed and the faster card slot carry on being useful.
If you just want good photos on a trip and clear video of your family, the R50 is enough. Spend what you save on an RF 50mm f/1.8. Good lenses for each are in the R10 guide and the R50 guide.
Stock of these two changes at the stores we track, so check the live list below first.
Before you buy
Ask the shop which of these they can show you side by side. Hold each one with a lens on and check the grip. Confirm whether the listing is body only or a kit, and which lens is in the kit.
Talk to the shop before you pay
These are camera stores in India, with the price and stock from their own websites. Pick one you can phone, ask your question, then decide.
Canon EOS R10
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Out of stock at a store? Most can arrange it quickly. Call or WhatsApp to ask.
Canon EOS R50
Out of stock at a store? Most can arrange it quickly. Call or WhatsApp to ask.
Stores change prices often, so confirm on the store's page. See every store we track.
Questions
Do the R10 and R50 use the same lenses and batteries?
Yes. Both use RF and RF-S lenses and the LP-E17 battery.
Does either one have in-body stabilisation?
No. Canon lists in-body stabilisation as No on both, so use a lens with IS in its name for stabilised handheld shooting.
Where the specs come from
These are the manufacturer pages behind the specs here. How we check them.
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