Should I upgrade from the Canon EOS 800D to the Canon EOS R50?
Upgrading is likely worth it. Canon's EF-EOS R adapter gives full autofocus with EF and EF-S lenses, so your existing lenses carry over.
What you gain
- faster bursts (15fps vs 6fps)
- better video (4K 30p vs 1080p 60)
- cleaner high ISO
- a lighter body (375g vs 532g)
- a mirrorless electronic viewfinder showing the exposure before you shoot, and modern subject-detection autofocus
- 6 years of newer processing and autofocus (2017 → 2023)
What you give up
- Nothing significant on paper
What it costs
| EOS R50 new | £729 |
| EOS R50 used (MPB, typical) | £420 |
| Your EOS 800D trade-in (rough estimate) | ≈ £250 |
| Net cost buying used | ≈ £170 |
Trade-in estimates assume about two-thirds of the typical MPB resale price; real offers vary with condition and shutter count.
Specs side by side
Canon EOS 800D specs · Canon EOS R50 specs · best lenses for the EOS R50
Other upgrade paths
Frequently asked questions
Should I upgrade from the Canon EOS 800D to the Canon EOS R50?
The upgrade is likely worth it. You gain faster bursts (15fps vs 6fps), better video (4K 30p vs 1080p 60), cleaner high ISO, a lighter body (375g vs 532g).
How much does it cost to upgrade from the EOS 800D to the EOS R50?
The EOS R50 costs £729 new and about £420 used at MPB. Trading in a used EOS 800D might bring roughly £250, so the net cost is around £170 buying used (a rough estimate: get quotes from MPB, Wex and Park Cameras).
Will my EOS 800D lenses work on the EOS R50?
Canon's EF-EOS R adapter gives full autofocus with EF and EF-S lenses, so your existing lenses carry over.