topic Re: R10 vs R50 for event photography in Gear Guide

R10 vs R50 for event photography

bruzogiri — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:36:04 GMT

Hello,

I'm considering between Canon R10 and R50. I would mostly use it for taking landscape and travel pictures, but I'm mostly interested in the following question: which one is better for event photography? My aim is to take so professional pictures as possible but I know it might be difficult with these cameras.

Does someone have experience of event photography with these cameras? Would you recommend me to buy one of these cameras or should I look for another alternatives? My budget is 1000€ and this would be my first system camera.

Re: R10 vs R50 for event photography

shadowsports — Sun, 31 May 2026 13:14:22 GMT

Greetings ,

My preference would be the R10 for its larger hand grip and advanced control options. Although the R50's LCD has slightly higher resolution, I shoot primarily with a viewfinder so this would be less important to me. I have medium size hands and prefer the larger body from a versatility standpoint. In my case, it provides better balance in my hands.

Re: R10 vs R50 for event photography

stevet1 — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 01:27:21 GMT

bruzogiri,

There is a website that you can use to compare two cameras analyzing their features and specs. It's called Camera Decision.

https://cameradecision.com/

I personally would not buy an R50, but that's just me.

These two cameras are pretty similar in features, so you might want to think about the lens you want to use. You said you had about 1,000 pounds. That translates to about $1,300 U.S. dollars. For about $1,400 USD you can get an R10 with an 18-150mm lens.

Remember too that you are going to have to buy a memory card (Cameras don't come with a memory card normally - you have to buy that extra), maybe an extra battery, and down the road a tripod.

Steve Thomas

Re: R10 vs R50 for event photography

SignifDigits — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:00:29 GMT

You might find Ken Rockwell's comparison useful. https://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/eos-r/compared/r7-r10-r50-r100-compared.htm

Both cameras have the same sensor and can take the same photographs. The R10 has better controls and a slightly worse LCD. I personally chose the R50V for a walkabout camera as the EVF draws attention to the fact I'm putting my face into the camera, as people are more accustomed to people shooting pics with phones. I use my R50V as a phone camera on steroids. Glare is a problem to work around in bright light, and it's not suitable for transitioning to professional event shooting. I only mention it in case you wind up considering it as you should not.

I would recommend the R10 for your situation for the following reasons:

It has a built in flash
It has has the pins to support non-Canon flash equipment rather than just the proprietary Canon shoe
Size is better for professional use
Controls are better (two programmable custom settings)
Better shutter
Sensor cleaning

Good luck and let us know what you decide and please share some photos with us.

Re: R10 vs R50 for event photography

ebiggs1 — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:30:53 GMT

Actually the question should be what lens is best more than what camera is best. Either camera will work but not if it has the wrong lens on it. All modern digital cameras are very capable devices but they are basically just storage devices for what the lens sees.

My advice is buy the best camera you can afford but really choose the lens carefully.

Re: R10 vs R50 for event photography

SignifDigits — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:09:09 GMT

@ebiggs1 - I totally agree great glass rules over great cameras and almost said the same thing, but decided to just answer the OP's question.

I feel that "...professional pictures as possible..." really has little to nothing to do with any camera equipment or post-processing, but rather investing the time and energy of developing skills in composition, lighting, perspective and the science and art of photography. Great camera equipment and post-processing don't make great pictures any more than great golf clubs make great golfers. Great equipment helps, of course, but great photographers make great pictures with whatever tool is in their hands. So, in that regard, our equipment recommendations are really secondary to the goal of getting near professional results. I've seen some amazing photos on this site (and many others) taken with some pretty basic cameras and lenses.

Re: R10 vs R50 for event photography

ebiggs1 — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:59:07 GMT

"Great camera equipment and post-processing don't make great pictures any more than great golf clubs make great golfers."

I have no idea about great golfers and/or their great or not so great gear but it is simply nonsense to think great photo gear and editors like Photoshop don't help in making great photos.

And it certainly looks like even you don't really believe that, "Canon EOS mirrorless full-frame and APS-C cameras and associated RF, RF-S and EF adapted lenses - inventory tends to change on short notice. Same for flashes, tripods, bags, straps, etc.
Plus>> Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-1100 Printer" <---$1500 printer 🤔

"I've seen some amazing photos on this site (and many others) taken with some pretty basic cameras and lenses."

Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in awhile. But the ones with "great" eyesight find a lot more! And I would venture a bet that Scottie Scheffler would not give up his set of clubs for a set of Walmart store brand clubs.