Canon EOS R50 V 2025
The 24.2MP APS-C sensor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II deliver sharp 4K 60fps video with reliable subject tracking for people and animals. Its 147g body and vari-angle touchscreen make it a lightweight, flexible tool for self-recording and creative angles. This camera is best for product photographers and streamers needing a compact, creator-focused setup with a bundled power zoom lens.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sensor (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong display (81st percentile) 81st
- Strong connectivity (69th percentile) 69th
- Strong af (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average build (4th percentile)
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| Processor | DIGIC X |
Autofocus
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 120 |
| Log Profile | Yes |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS R50 V | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System 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 | - | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 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) | 147 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R50 V | 69.2 | 33.9 | 4.1 | 26.9 | 47.8 | 86.5 | 44.7 | 81.1 | 69.4 | 26.2 | 31.2 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 89.9 | 98.6 | 67.2 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.8 | 96.8 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 89 | 83.8 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.7 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 87.1 | 93 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.7 | 99.6 | 96.1 | 98.6 | 63.4 | 97.1 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 92.1 | 83 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 82 | 86 | 97.4 | 94.9 | 96.8 | 54.4 | 88.6 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 77.6 | 95.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 88.4 | 88.5 | 99.8 | 82.5 | 38 | 93.8 | 81.1 | 92.8 | 87.1 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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