Canon Wins at DFA Design for Asia Awards 2025
- Grand Award for EOS R50 V APS-C mirrorless camera
- Silver Award for EOS R1 full-frame mirrorless camera
SINGAPORE, 4 November 2025 — Canon Inc. announced today that it received the Grand Award for its EOS R50 V, an APS-C mirrorless camera, and the Silver Award for its EOS R1, a full-frame mirrorless camera, at DFA Design for Asia Awards 2025 hosted by the Hong Kong Design Centre (HKDC).
The EOS R50 V, which received the Grand Award, is an APS-C mirrorless camera aimed at video creators seeking to broaden their range of visual expressions. Its advanced video shooting capabilities and design optimised for content creation are tailored to meet demand for video recording and livestreaming.
The device comes with a smooth grip shape perfect for one-handed selfies or vertical shooting and allows users to hold the device steadily. Additional features include a tripod screw hole for vertical shooting as well as a new touch-panel UI that automatically adjusts the display orientation based on how the device is held to enable comfortable operability in a variety of shooting scenarios. The viewfinder has been eliminated to achieve a flat and linear design that fits well with video accessories, thereby achieving a design which has been perfectly crafted for video shooting down to the finest detail while appearing simple and stylish.
The Silver Award-winning EOS R1 is a full-frame mirrorless camera intended for professional photographers and is the first flagship model in the EOS R System series. Thanks to its newly developed image processing system and the use of deep learning technology, it achieves the high level of photographic performance required by professionals. Additionally, its rubber grip features a newly developed cross pattern with a strong grip capability that enhances handling and prevents accidental drops during orientation changes.
While inheriting the distinctive silhouette of the first-generation model1, it incorporates ergonomically designed features and comfortable operability, resulting in a design truly worthy of professional use. The EOS R1 has been widely praised, having received the 2025 Good Design Award (Good Design Best 100) in Japan as well as the Red Dot Design Product Design Award (Best of the Best Award) (Switzerland) and the iF Design Award 2025 (Germany).
Encouraged by the recognition of these awards, Canon will continue striving to create products that expertly blend excellent design with outstanding performance.
About the DFA Design for Asia Awards (www.dfaa.dfaawards.com)
Since 2003, the "DFA Design for Asia Awards" honors design excellence and acknowledges user-centric design projects which embrace the unique Asian perspectives to enhance and improve the quality of life for people in the region. Organized by Hong Kong Design Centre, with Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency (CCIDA) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region as the Lead Sponsor, as one of the seven DFA Awards programs, the "DFA Design for Asia Awards" has been a platform for design talent and corporates to showcase their design projects internationally.
About Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd.
Canon is a global leader in photographic and digital imaging solutions. Canon Singapore Pte. Ltd. is the headquarters for South & Southeast Asia driving sales, marketing and service strategies. Besides handling the domestic market, the company covers 22 other countries and regions. The parent company Canon Inc. has a global network of more than 300 companies and employs about 170,000 people worldwide. Canon is guided by its kyosei philosophy that focuses on living and working together for the common good.
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1 EOS-1 (released in December 2001).
