Canon EOS R50 Black 2026
The 24.2MP APS-C sensor and DIGIC X processor deliver 4K video oversampled from 6K with reliable Dual Pixel CMOS AF II across 651 zones. Its compact, lightweight body includes a unique Close-up Demo Mode that instantly shifts focus to products held near the lens, simplifying solo presentations. This two-lens kit is best for beginner content creators and photographers who need a portable system for stills and 4K video without manual focus pulls.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong sensor (91st percentile) 91st
- Strong burst (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average display (30th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| Processor | DIGIC X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 651 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 15 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS R50 | Fujifilm X-H2S | Sony a7R V | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic Lumix S S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 26.2MP aps-c | 61MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 651 | 425 | 693 | 493 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 15 | 40 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 723 | 1160 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R50 | 94.3 | 39.6 | 35.9 | 82.6 | 23.3 | 90.5 | 46.5 | 29.6 | 55 | 57.5 | 35.6 |
| Fujifilm X-H2S Compare | 89.9 | 96.6 | 94.7 | 93.5 | 98 | 96.9 | 98.3 | 99.1 | 95.6 | 94.2 | 95.4 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.8 | 98.9 | 97.2 | 78.6 | 96.1 | 76.6 | 94.2 | 87 | 95.6 | 97.9 | 98.5 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 91.7 | 91.1 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 99 | 70 | 97.8 | 87 | 95.6 | 94.2 | 88.6 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.5 | 96.2 | 91.5 | 94.5 | 54.6 | 92.2 | 99.4 | 95.6 | 94.2 | 88.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.2 | 97.7 | 85.1 | 94.9 | 85.5 | 47.5 | 95.6 | 87 | 89.2 | 88.1 | 88.6 |
Usage Scores
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