Canon EOS M M50 Black 2018
Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Eye Detection, a 24.1MP APS-C sensor, and a DIGIC 8 processor power 10fps bursts and uncropped 4K video, aided by a sharp 2.36m-dot EVF. The extensive bundle—including an EF lens adapter, a 50mm f/1.8 lens, a 64GB memory card, a camera bag, and photo software—makes it a complete, value-packed starter kit. This camera suits beginners and product photographers seeking a lightweight (147g body) mirrorless system with a ready-made accessory ecosystem.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong stabilization (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average video (1th percentile)
- Below average build (3th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.1 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 143 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 143Phase Detection: 99 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | No |
| Subject Detection | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 24 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | No |
| RAW Video | No |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS M M50 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony Alpha 6700 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.1MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 143 | 425 | 793 | 315 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 20 | 11 | 75 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @24fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 130 | 579 | 413 | 721 | 620 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS M M50 | 76.8 | 83 | 2.6 | 65 | 0.5 | 82.8 | 44.9 | 85.4 | 92.4 | 84.7 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 85.1 | 95.3 | 97.4 | 96.9 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 93.6 |
| Sony Alpha 6700 Compare | 97.8 | 87.1 | 90.8 | 69.3 | 89.3 | 91.5 | 95.2 | 93.4 | 92.4 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.5 | 87.8 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 56.1 | 89.3 | 93.4 | 77.6 | 96.1 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 82.6 | 89.4 | 95.4 | 88.2 | 84.6 | 53.6 | 90.7 | 93.4 | 99.2 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 90.2 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.4 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 93.4 | 76.2 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offers From CA$762
Usage Scores
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