Canon EOS C50 C50 Black 2026
Its 7K full-frame sensor and dual-base ISO of 800/6400 deliver clean low-light performance, with 4K capture at 120fps for smooth slow motion. Weighing just 665g, it pairs cinema-grade connectivity (full-size HDMI, DIN timecode) with Dual-Pixel AF II for run-and-gun setups. Best suited for independent videographers who need 4K120 slow-mo and open-gate flexibility in a compact body.
About This Camera
Its 7K full-frame sensor and dual-base ISO of 800/6400 deliver clean low-light performance, with 4K capture at 120fps for smooth slow motion. Weighing just 665g, it pairs cinema-grade connectivity (full-size HDMI, DIN timecode) with Dual-Pixel AF II for run-and-gun setups. Best suited for independent videographers who need 4K120 slow-mo and open-gate flexibility in a compact body.
- Type cinema
- Sensor 34.2MP full-frame
- Burst fps 40
- Video 6K @120fps
- Weight g 665
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong video (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong burst (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong connectivity (83th percentile) 83th
Cons
- Below average user sentiment (14th percentile) 14th
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 34.2 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 40 |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | Raw 12-Bit, XF-HEVC S 4:2:2/4:2:0 10-Bit, H.264/MPEG-4/XF-AVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit, H.264/MPEG-4/XF-AVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit, XF-AVC 4:2:2 10-Bit |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.5 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS C50 C50 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | cinema | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 34.2MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 759 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 40 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 665 | 579 | 610 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS C50 C50 | 73.7 | 36.2 | 52.2 | 89.4 | 98.5 | 60.8 | 45 | 84 | 14.4 | 83.3 | 67.6 | 33 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.3 | 95.6 | 89.3 | 85.2 | 99.9 | 97.3 | 96.9 | 84 | 83.3 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 93.6 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.9 | 88.7 | 94.8 | 90.7 | 89.5 | 59.8 | 96.5 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.2 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 90.8 | 89.5 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98.9 | 64.6 | 97.3 | 84 | 97.5 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.7 | 87.9 | 97.6 | 95.1 | 97.3 | 56 | 89.4 | 84 | 93.1 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 96.2 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.6 | 90.2 | 88.8 | 99.8 | 84.7 | 41.1 | 94.3 | 84 | 0 | 93.3 | 94.6 | 99.6 |
Usage Scores
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