Canon EOS R50 R50 White
A 24.2MP APS-C sensor paired with the DIGIC X processor delivers clean images with natural bokeh, while the Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system provides reliable subject tracking across 651 zones. Its compact 376g body and retractable RF-S 18-45mm kit lens create a highly portable setup that easily fits in a small bag for daily carry. This camera is best for beginners and vloggers who want straightforward 6K oversampled 4K video and fast 12fps burst shooting without the complexity of a larger system.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong social proof (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong sensor (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average build (17th percentile)
- Below average video (20th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (32th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 4503 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 12 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 15 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI Type D |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS R50 R50 | Sony a7 a7 V | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Nikon Z Z8 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 4503 | 759 | 425 | 315 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 12 | 30 | 20 | 75 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 5K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 376 | 610 | 579 | 721 | 820 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R50 R50 | 99.7 | 81.2 | 17.4 | 75.2 | 20.1 | 86.2 | 44.9 | 82.2 | 96.8 | 32.1 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.2 | 87.5 | 94.5 | 90.3 | 89.2 | 59.1 | 96.5 | 99.4 | 96.8 | 96.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87 | 95.4 | 89.1 | 84.5 | 95.2 | 97.7 | 96.9 | 82.2 | 92.2 | 93.6 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 83 | 86.6 | 97.5 | 95 | 97.2 | 55.3 | 89.1 | 82.2 | 77.8 | 96.2 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 89.6 | 88.3 | 98.3 | 96 | 99.4 | 63.8 | 88.7 | 82.2 | 96.8 | 84 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 89 | 88.6 | 99.8 | 84.1 | 39.9 | 94.1 | 82.2 | 76 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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