Canon

EOS R50

Name: Canon EOS R50
Brand: Canon

$679~

MSRP (prices vary)

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Released: March 23, 2023

APS-C

Sensor

24.2MP

Resolution

Max Video

−

IBIS

12fps

Burst

651

AF Points

Who the Canon EOS R50 is for

The Canon EOS R50 is a 24.2MP APS-C mirrorless camera, well suited to vlogging and hybrid shooting.

A compact, beginner-friendly 24MP APS-C camera with a fully articulating screen.
Dual Pixel AF with subject detection for people, animals and vehicles, plus guided menus.
Oversampled 4K/30p and 10-bit HDR PQ in a lightweight body for content creators.

Best for

Action, sports and wildlife — 12fps burst with subject-detection AF.
Video and filmmaking — 4K up to 30p, 10-bit internal and Log.
Vlogging and handheld video — flip-out screen and a mic input.

Keep in mind

No in-body stabilisation — you'll lean on stabilised lenses for slow handheld shots.
Single card slot — no in-camera backup, which matters for critical paid jobs.
Not weather-sealed — take care in rain and dust.

How the Canon EOS R50 compares to other Canon RF APS-C cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 5 Canon RF APS-C cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

Spec	This camera	Where it lands
Weight	375g (13.2 oz)	joint 2nd lightest of 5
Price (MSRP)	$679	joint 2nd cheapest of 5
Resolution	24.2MP	joint 2nd highest of 5
4K frame rate	30p	joint 3rd slowest of 5

What APS-C means in practice

An APS-C sensor at 24.2MP sits between full-frame and Micro Four Thirds. Lenses frame about 1.5× tighter than the same focal length on full-frame, which works in your favour for reach and against you for wide-angle coverage. The smaller image circle is what lets APS-C bodies and lenses come in lighter than their full-frame equivalents.

Video

4K tops out at 30p, which covers standard delivery but leaves no room for slowing footage down. 10-bit recording internally means colour survives grading rather than banding when pushed. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	APS-C
Image Processor	DIGIC X
Effective Resolution	24.2 MP
Lens Mount	Canon RF

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)	100 – 32000
ISO Range (Extended)	−
Mechanical Shutter	1/4000
Electronic Shutter	1/8000
Flash Sync Speed	1/200
Built-in Flash	Yes

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting	12 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution	4K
8K Recording	−
4K Recording	Up to 30p
1080p Recording	Up to 120p
10-bit Internal	Yes
Recording Limit	No limit
Log Profiles	HDR-PQ
Built-in Mic	Mono
Headphone Jack	No
Mic Input	Yes
HDMI Output	Micro (Type D)

Focus

Phase Detect Points	651
Contrast Detect Points	−
Low Light AF	-4 EV
Eye AF	Yes
Animal AF	Yes
Vehicle AF	Yes

Viewfinder

EVF Type	OLED
EVF Resolution	2.36M dots
EVF Magnification	0.59x

Monitor

LCD Size	3"
LCD Resolution	1.62M dots
LCD Type	Vari-Angle
Touch Screen	Yes

Interface

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	v4.2
USB	USB-C 2.0
Memory Card Slots	1x SD UHS-II
GPS	No

General

Price (MSRP)	$679
Body Material	Polycarbonate
Dimensions	116.3×85.5×68.8 mm
Weight	375g (13.2 oz)
Weather Sealed	No
In-Body Stabilization	No
Battery Life (EVF)	290 shots
Battery Life (LCD)	440 shots
Battery Type	LP-E17