Canon EOS R50
The 24.2MP APS-C sensor and DIGIC X processor deliver clean images up to ISO 32000, while 15fps electronic shutter captures fast action with clarity. Its bundled retractable 18-45mm and compact 55-210mm lenses offer a versatile, travel-ready kit in a lightweight 726g body. This camera is best for entry-level photographers wanting a simple, automatic stills-focused system with room to grow into telephoto shooting.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 24.2MP aps-c
Burst 15 fps
Video 4K @30fps
Weight 726 g
42 Overall Score
Price £798
Snapshot
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.2 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 15 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 15 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| RAW Video | No |
Build
| Weight | 0.7 kg / 1.6 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS R50 | Fujifilm X-T5 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | Sony a7 V | Nikon Z Z8 | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP aps-c | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 779 | 759 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 15 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 6K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 726 | 557 | 658 | 610 | 820 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R50 | 36 | 39.8 | 53.6 | 82.8 | 61.6 | 90.6 | 46.7 | 30 | 72.4 | 5.2 | 36.1 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.3 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.2 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.1 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.2 | 55.4 | 92.6 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 93.9 | 88.4 |
| Sony a7 V Compare | 96.4 | 90.9 | 95.1 | 91.5 | 91.2 | 66.4 | 97.6 | 99.5 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 96.9 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 92 | 91.3 | 97.8 | 96 | 99.3 | 71.1 | 91.8 | 87.1 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 88.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.1 | 94.7 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.1 | 89.2 | 84.4 | 88.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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