Canon EOS M M50 Black 2018
Dual Pixel CMOS AF with Eye Detection, a 24.1MP APS-C sensor, and a DIGIC 8 processor power 10fps bursts and uncropped 4K video, aided by a sharp 2.36m-dot EVF. The extensive bundle—including an EF lens adapter, a 50mm f/1.8 lens, a 64GB memory card, a camera bag, and photo software—makes it a complete, value-packed starter kit. This camera suits beginners and product photographers seeking a lightweight (147g body) mirrorless system with a ready-made accessory ecosystem.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (92th percentile) 92th
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong stabilization (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong display (83th percentile) 83th
Cons
- Below average video (1th percentile)
- Below average build (3th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 8 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 24.1 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 143 |
| AF Type | Contrast Detection: 143Phase Detection: 99 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | No |
| Subject Detection | No |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Max Shutter | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 24 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | No |
| RAW Video | No |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS M M50 | Fujifilm X-T4 X-T4 | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | Sony Alpha a6700 | Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX | OM System OM-1 OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.1MP aps-c | 26.1MP aps-c | 24.5MP full-frame | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 143 | 425 | 273 | 759 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 15 | 30 | 11 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @24fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 130 | 526 | 620 | 411 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS M M50 | 75.6 | 82.2 | 2.7 | 64.3 | 0.5 | 82.8 | 44.9 | 85 | 92.1 | 84.4 |
| Fujifilm X-T4 X-T4 Compare | 84.6 | 93.1 | 82 | 80.1 | 79.4 | 93.4 | 95.9 | 82.1 | 92.1 | 91.5 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 81.7 | 89.1 | 95.3 | 87.8 | 84.6 | 53.2 | 90.5 | 93.2 | 99.2 | 84.4 |
| Sony Alpha a6700 Compare | 95.3 | 86.5 | 90.6 | 75.4 | 87 | 91.7 | 95.1 | 93.2 | 96.8 | 84.4 |
| Panasonic Lumix S S5IIX Compare | 96.9 | 87.9 | 96.6 | 90.4 | 92.9 | 48.4 | 90.1 | 93.2 | 72 | 84.4 |
| OM System OM-1 OM-1 Compare | 94.1 | 97 | 81.8 | 94.4 | 83.3 | 64.7 | 94.2 | 83 | 78.1 | 84.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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