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.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
What owners think
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- Q2 202688/100
Buyers praise the R50 as an excellent beginner camera with fast autofocus, good image quality, and compact size. Some report overheating during long 4K video, short battery life, and refurbished condition issues.
- Excellent beginner camera with fast autofocus, good image quality, and easy-to-use interface.
- Compact, lightweight design praised for portability and comfort, especially for smaller hands.
- 4K video quality is good but overheating occurs after 30 minutes; some note wobbly IBIS.
- Short battery life compared to DSLR; refurbished units arrived with scuffs and scratches.
- Q1 202685/100
Reviewers mostly see the R50 as an excellent beginner-friendly camera that is lightweight and easy to use, but a few report a defective sensor or find the menu too complicated.
- Great beginner camera, easy to use, intuitive modes, good value for learning photography.
- Compact and lightweight design makes it ideal for travel and everyday carry.
- Fast and reliable shipping from B&H; product arrives well packaged and in good condition.
- One buyer received a refurbished unit with a broken sensor; required repair under warranty.
- Q4 202592/100
Buyers praise the R50 as a great beginner camera with easy controls, quality photos, and good value. Some note it is not ideal for video due to overheating and weak low-light performance.
- Excellent entry-level mirrorless camera with intuitive menus and good photo quality.
- Lightweight, compact design praised for travel and everyday use.
- Overheats during extended video recording; limited for video use.
- Low-light performance is weak; limited RF-S lens selection.
- Q3 202582/100
Buyers praise the R50's lightweight design, fast autofocus, and ease of use for beginners and vloggers. Some report reliability issues and note the kit lens is basic.
- Lightweight, compact, and easy to carry; ideal for travel and everyday use.
- Fast and accurate autofocus with subject tracking, great for action and vlogging.
- Kit lens is versatile for beginners but some find it cheap, plastic, and pixelated.
- Reliability concern: one report of error 20 after one year; expensive repair.
- Q2 202571/100
Buyers praise image quality, light weight, and value. Some report overheating in photo mode and autofocus issues in video.
- Excellent image quality, sharp details, vibrant colors, and good low-light performance.
- Camera overheats during photo use, shutting down after about 20 minutes; a known issue among some users.
- Lightweight, ergonomic design, intuitive menus, and great for beginners and hobbyists.
- Great for photography but autofocus struggles to keep subjects in focus during video/vlogging.
- Q1 202582/100
Buyers praise this as a great beginner camera, compact and easy to use, with good value. One reviewer felt their iPhone took better pictures.
- Compact size and light weight, good for travel and daily use.
- Beginner-friendly, good starter set for learning photography.
- Overall high satisfaction with image/video quality and deal value.
- One reviewer found iPhone 14 Pro Max photos superior, regretted purchase.
- Q4 202480/100
Buyers praise the R50's autofocus, image quality, and ease of use, but note a broken SD slot in one unit, rolling shutter, limited kit lens, and small size.
- Excellent autofocus, image quality, and ease of use for beginners and vloggers.
- Kit lens is basic; upgrading to a better lens is recommended for improved results.
- One unit had a broken SD slot; rolling shutter visible when panning.
- Compact size is convenient but may be too small for users with larger hands.
- Q3 202462/100
Mixed reviews for the Canon R50 in Q3 2024: many praise its image quality, lightweight design, and ease of use, but recurring complaints include poor kit lens, overheating, defective accessories, and grip issues.
- Good image quality and lightweight, compact design praised for travel and beginners
- Camera overheating, screen freezing, and video unusable, leading to returns
- Kit accessories (tripod, microphone, cleaning brush) are low quality or incompatible
- Great value as a starter or intermediate mirrorless, especially refurbished deals
- Q2 202487/100
Buyers praised the camera's ease of use, image quality, and portability. Some reported issues with accessories and firmware glitches.
- Ease of use and intuitive controls, especially for beginners transitioning from phone photography.
- High image quality with low noise, good performance, and effective subject detection.
- Accessory issues: non-functional extra battery pack, incompatible charging port, backordered hotshoe adaptor.
- Firmware glitches: WiFi control fails on some Android devices, especially Pixel and Asus phones.
- Q1 202462/100
Buyers praise the R50 as a great beginner camera with excellent image quality and ease of use, but some report overheating when used as an HDMI webcam and lack of weather sealing.
- Great for beginners, easy to use, and produces high-quality photos and videos.
- Camera overheats when used as an HDMI webcam, causing issues for streaming.
- No weather or dust sealing, a problem for outdoor photographers in wet conditions.
- Wireless webcam software has poor performance with low frame rates and disconnections.
- Q4 202383/100
Buyers praised the camera's quality, ease of use, and features for beginners, but one order was cancelled without explanation.
- Great image quality and performance, exceeding expectations.
- Excellent for beginners, easy to use with customizable features.
- Lightweight, portable, with smooth slow-motion and fast autofocus.
- One order was cancelled for no reason, with poor service response.
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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 | 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 | 2.36 M dots |
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 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS R50 R50 | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 651 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 15 | 30 | 15 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 328 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R50 R50 | 92 | 75.1 | 15 | 76.5 | 74.3 | 85.9 | 44.6 | 81 | 42 | 91.8 | 31.2 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 94.9 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 89.9 | 98.6 | 66.6 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 62.9 | 96.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.1 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 83.9 | 94.6 | 98.2 | 96.6 | 81 | 82.7 | 91.8 | 92.9 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.5 | 99.6 | 96 | 98.6 | 62.8 | 97.1 | 81 | 98 | 91.8 | 82.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 81.9 | 85.8 | 97.5 | 94.9 | 96.6 | 54.2 | 88.5 | 81 | 93.3 | 78.4 | 95.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 88.2 | 88.6 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.2 | 93.8 | 81 | 0 | 75.2 | 99.5 |