Which is better for vlogging?

The R50 V. Its front record button, vertical tripod mount, 4K60p and Canon Log 3 are built for talking-head and handheld video. The R50 still vlogs well at 4K30 with good autofocus, but it lacks those video tools.

Which is better for stills photography?

The R50. It includes a lens and a built-in flash, and its 24MP stills and 15 fps burst cover everyday photography. The R50 V shoots the same 24MP stills but needs a lens bought separately and has no built-in flash.

Do both use the same lenses?

Yes. Both are Canon RF mount, so RF and RF-S lenses fit either body. The R50 comes with the RF-S 18-45mm; the R50 V is body only.

Is the R50 V worth stepping up to for video?

If you shoot video seriously or livestream, yes. The 4K60p, cinema color profiles and streaming modes are real gains. If you mostly take photos with occasional clips, the R50 covers it and includes more in the box.

Which has better autofocus?

They are close. Both use Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal and vehicle detection. The R50 V adds Register People Priority, which helps in crowded scenes.

Do both have a viewfinder?

The R50 has a built-in electronic viewfinder. The R50 V is designed around its 3-inch vari-angle touchscreen and lists an EVF, so check the body before buying if a viewfinder matters to you.

Canon EOS R50 with 18-45mm Lens vs Canon EOS R50 V

The EOS R50 is the better all-round camera for most people. It ships with an 18-45mm lens, has a built-in flash and an electronic viewfinder, and its 15 fps burst and 24MP stills suit family, travel and beginner photography. The R50 V is the video-first body: 4K60p cropped recording, Canon Log 3, a front record button, a vertical tripod mount and four live streaming modes. It has no built-in flash and no bundled lens, so stills shooters pay more to get going. Owners rate the R50 slightly higher, and reviewers praise its autofocus and compact build on both.

Choose the EOS R50 if you want one camera for photos and video that works out of the box, with a lens, flash and viewfinder included.
Choose the EOS R50 V if you mainly shoot video, vlog or livestream and want 4K60p, Canon Log 3 and a vertical mount.

Prices

Canon EOS R50 with 18-45mm Lens: $674.99 at TED'S Electronics (last seen Nov 9)
Canon EOS R50 V: $569.00 at PROCAM Photo & Video Gear (last seen Nov 9)
Difference: the Canon EOS R50 V is $105.99 cheaper than the Canon EOS R50 with 18-45mm Lens at the latest prices (Nov 9)

Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera with 18-45mm Lens

	Canon EOS R50 with 18-45mm Lens	Canon EOS R50 V
Included lens	18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM kit lens included	Body only; lens sold separately
4K video frame rate	4K up to 30p, oversampled from 6K	4K up to 60p, cropped
Built-in flash	Yes, plus external flash support	No built-in flash; external flash only
Video color and tools	Standard picture profiles	Canon Log 3, HLG, PQ, false color, zebras
Body design	Traditional stills-style body with EVF hump	Brick-like body, front record button, vertical tripod mount
Live streaming	UVC/UAC webcam use	Four modes: UVC, Live Switcher, HDMI, Camera Connect
Autofocus subject recognition	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animals, vehicles	Same, plus Register People Priority from the R5 Mark II
Owner rating	4.6 out of 5 from 49 ratings	4 out of 5 from 50 ratings

Spec	Canon EOS R50 with 18-45mm Lens	Canon EOS R50 V
color	Black	Black, White
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Screen Features	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Viewfinder	Electronic (EVF), LCD/OLED	Electronic (EVF)
Image File Format	EXIF, RAW, JPEG, DPOF	RAW, JPEG
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Features	Continuous Drive, PictBridge, Face Detection	Continuous Drive, Face Detection
Flash	Built-In & External	External
Image Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Display Size (")	2.95	3 in display
USB	Yes	Yes

Spec	Canon EOS R50 with 18-45mm Lens	Canon EOS R50 V
App Control	Yes	Yes
Memory Cards	Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital HC (SDHC), …	Secure Digital XC (SDXC), Secure Digital HC (SD…
size	18-45mm	—
actual_color	Black	—
Picture Resolution (max)	6000x4000	—
Max Frames Per Second (FPS)	15.0	—
USB Version	USB 2.0 (480Mbps)	—
NFC	No	—
GPS	No	—
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