Canon EOS R50 R50 Black 2024
The 24.2MP APS-C sensor and DIGIC X processor drive 4K 30p video and 15 fps bursts, backed by Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with 651 zones in a 328g body. Its vari-angle touchscreen, vertical movie mode, and Movie for Close-Up Demos mode simplify content framing for social platforms. This camera suits streamers and vloggers who prioritize light weight and precise tracking, though it omits weather sealing and in-body stabilization.
About This Camera
A compact and lightweight camera, the black Canon EOS R50 is a highly versatile mirrorless camera with a sophisticated photo and video feature set. Geared towards content creators and vloggers, this camera is slightly smaller and lighter than the EOS M50 Mark II and features an upgraded 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor and DIGIC X image processor to deliver high-resolution stills and UHD 4K videos.
- 24.2MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
- DIGIC X Image Processor
- UHD 4K 30p Video Recording
- Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with 651 Zones
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 651 |
| AF Type | PhotoPhase Detection: 4503VideoPhase Detection: 3713 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 15 |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265, MPEG-4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2360000 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS R50 R50 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Sony Alpha 6700 | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 26MP aps-c | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 651 | 425 | 315 | 793 | 273 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | 15 | 20 | 75 | 11 | 30 | 30 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 328 | 579 | 721 | 413 | 620 | 370 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R50 R50 | 93.1 | 99.9 | 13.4 | 79.3 | 75.8 | 86 | 44.9 | 84.3 | 41.8 | 93 | 94.6 | 32.3 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.4 | 89.5 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 96.9 | 84.3 | 83.8 | 93 | 94.6 | 93.5 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 87.8 | 97.2 | 95.2 | 97.4 | 56.3 | 89.2 | 84.3 | 93.4 | 93 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
| Sony Alpha 6700 Compare | 97.6 | 87.1 | 91 | 69.7 | 89.3 | 91 | 95.2 | 84.3 | 93.4 | 93 | 84.8 | 84.7 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.7 | 89.4 | 95.2 | 88.5 | 85.2 | 53.9 | 90.7 | 84.3 | 93.4 | 93 | 94.6 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-5 OM-5 Mark II Compare | 78.8 | 95.7 | 90.3 | 85.4 | 76.9 | 42.3 | 87.6 | 84.3 | 63.5 | 84.8 | 94.6 | 96.1 |
