Canon EOS R50 R50
The 24.2MP CMOS sensor captures sharp stills and 4K video, while built-in Wi-Fi enables fast file transfers to a smartphone via the Canon Camera Connect app. A bundled 18-45mm and 55-210mm dual-lens kit gives you a broad focal range straight out of the box without extra purchases. It’s best for beginners focused on easy photo sharing and casual stills, rather than vlogging where its fixed screen and lack of stabilization result in a 12.1/100 score.
About This Camera
The 24.2MP CMOS sensor captures sharp stills and 4K video, while built-in Wi-Fi enables fast file transfers to a smartphone via the Canon Camera Connect app. A bundled 18-45mm and 55-210mm dual-lens kit gives you a broad focal range straight out of the box without extra purchases. It’s best for beginners focused on easy photo sharing and casual stills, rather than vlogging where its fixed screen and lack of stabilization result in a 12.1/100 score.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 24.2MP
- Video 4K
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
- Below average social proof (3th percentile) 3th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
- Below average burst (29th percentile) 29th
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS R50 R50 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a7 a7 V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Nikon Z Z8 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 759 | 315 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 30 | 75 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | 4K | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 610 | 721 | 820 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R50 R50 | 33.6 | 36.3 | 35.8 | 29.1 | 58.2 | 49.1 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 57.2 | 2.6 | 32.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.8 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.5 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 90.6 | 89.7 | 97.9 | 96 | 99.5 | 64.8 | 89 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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