Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera, Black Review

The Canon EOS R50 is a super light, entry-level mirrorless camera that's easy to recommend for beginners. It's got a 24.2MP sensor, shoots 4K video, and can rip off shots at 15 frames per second, which is honestly impressive for the price.

Its 15fps burst shooting is the star here, landing in the 86th percentile and making it surprisingly capable for action. But the autofocus and sensor performance are just average, sitting around the 45th and 34th percentiles. The video specs are also a bit behind the curve, and there's no in-body stabilization, so you'll need steady hands or a lens with IS.

At $679, it's a solid deal. You're getting a very capable stills camera for beginners, especially if you want to shoot sports or wildlife on a budget. Just know you're making some compromises on video features and stabilization to hit that price.

Compared to the Sony A6700, the R50 loses hard on video features and autofocus sophistication, but it's also way cheaper and lighter. Next to the Nikon Z fc, the R50 has much faster burst shooting and better build quality, though the Z fc has more style. And if you look at the Canon R6 Mark II, you're in a totally different league of performance and price.

Buy this if you're a beginner or someone on a tight budget who wants a lightweight, easy-to-use camera for stills, especially action shots. Don't buy it if video is your main focus, or if you need stabilization without buying special lenses.