Canon R50 Review

Name: Canon EOS R50
Brand: Canon

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Main Features

24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 32000( expands to 100-51200)

3.00" Fully Articulated Screen

2360k dot Electronic viewfinder

12.0fps (15.0fps Electronic) continuous shooting

4K at 30fps and FHD at 120fps Video Recording

Built-in Wireless

375g. 116 x 86 x 69 mm

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Canon R50 Overview

First introduced in February 2023 , Canon EOS R50 is a 24.0MP Entry-Level Mirrorless camera with a APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor, Fully articulated touch screen and Canon RF lens mount.

Canon R50 Review - Click for Table of Contents

Overview
Pros and Cons
Lens Mount and Lenses
Sensor and Photography Features
Physical Specs
LCD and Viewfinder
Connectivity, Storage and Battery
Video
Other Features
Photography Type Scores
Alternatives
Popular Comparisons
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed Specifications

Canon R50 is a member of Canon's R series of cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version.

Canon R Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Dimensions	Weight
Canon R8 Compare	2023	24.0MP - Full frame	133 x 86 x 70mm	461g
Canon R50	2023	24.0MP - APS-C	116 x 86 x 69mm	375g
Canon R6 II Compare	2022	24.0MP - Full frame	138 x 98 x 88mm	680g
Canon R10 Compare	2022	24.0MP - APS-C	123 x 88 x 83mm	426g
Canon R7 Compare	2022	33.0MP - APS-C	132 x 90 x 92mm	612g

Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side by side:
Canon R8 vs R50 vs R6 II vs R10 vs R7

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Canon R50 PROs and CONs Review

Now let's get in to more details of our Canon R50 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class.

PROs

Lens Breathing Correction

Unlimited Video Recording (no 30min limit)

Built-in Wireless (Wi-fi)

Bluetooth Connectivity

Articulating Screen

4K at 30fps and FHD at 120fps Video Recording

No crop on 4K Videos

Touch Screen

Electronic Built-in Viewfinder

Face Detection Focusing

24.0MP - High Resolution Sensor

32.000 Max ISO

651 Focus Points

1.040k dots LCD Resolution

1/8000s Electronic Shutter Speed

Digital video stabilization

15.0fps Max Continuous Shooting Speed

375g Light Body

External Microphone Port

Timelapse Recording

2360kdot Viewfinder Resolution

Panorama Shooting

120fps High Speed Video

Wide AE Bracketing Range: ±5 EV

Flash Sync Port

Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen

Remote control with a smartphone

High Video bit rate of 170mbps

Real time Animal Eye AF

Compatible with fast UHS-I cards

Webcam Functionality

USB Charging

USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)

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CONs

No Sensor shift Image Stabilization

0.59x magnification - Small Viewfinder

Low Battery Life: 370 shots

No Environmental Sealing

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Canon R50 Physical Specs

Canon R50 weighs 375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz) and has external dimensions of 116 x 86 x 69 mm (4.57 x 3.39 x 2.72″). Considering that the average weight of Mirrorless type cameras is 466g, Canon R50 is a remarkably light camera for its class. On the other hand, with a thickness of 69mm, it is not small, 15mm thicker than the average of its class.

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Here is the front and top view image of Canon R50 with the dimensions:

Front and Top View External Dimensions and Size of Canon R50 Camera Body

In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Canon R50, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.

Physical size of the Canon R50 Body Compared to a Credit Card and an AA Battery

Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Canon R50 with its main competitors:

Canon R50 Size Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Weight	vs R50	Thickness	vs R50
Canon R10 Compare	426g	51g heavier	83mm	14mm thicker
Canon M50 II Compare	387g	12g heavier	59mm	10mm thinner
Canon M50 Compare	390g	15g heavier	59mm	10mm thinner
Canon R7 Compare	612g	237g heavier	92mm	23mm thicker
Canon RP Compare	485g	110g heavier	70mm	1mm thicker
Canon R8 Compare	461g	86g heavier	70mm	1mm thicker
Sony A6400 Compare	403g	28g heavier	50mm	19mm thinner
Nikon Z50 Compare	397g	22g heavier	60mm	9mm thinner

Weather Sealing

Canon R50 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Mirrorless Cameras with Weather Sealing page.

Canon R50 Lens Mount and Lenses

Canon R50 has a Canon RF lens mount and currently there are 37 native lenses available for this mount. Canon's new RF mount features a 54mm diameter and short 20mm flange-back distance, which makes it possible to design lenses that are faster and smaller than their EF mount equivalents. RF mount also provides a 12-pin electronic contact system for advanced autofocus and image stabilization capabilities, making it compatible to existing EF and EF-S-mount lenses via an optional EF-EOS R Mount Adapter.

Canon R50 doesn't have a sensor based image stabilization system but 26 of these lenses already comes with Optical Image Stabilization.

Lens Breathing Correction

One of the most impressive feature that will make the videographers very happy with the Canon EOS R50 is the Lens Breathing Correction The R50 camera corrects the Lens breathing effect (for supported lenses) where the angle of view thus your framing changes undesirably when the lens focus plane switches between close and far objects. This makes the Canon R50 one of only 6 Cameras to have a Lens Breathing Correction.

Weather Sealed Lenses for Canon R50

There are 20 lenses with weather sealing for Canon R50 but bear in mind that R50 body doesn't have weather sealings.

Here are some of the most popular Canon R50 Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Canon RF Mount Lenses for Canon R50

Model	Focal Length equiv.	Coverage	Weight	Focusing	Street Price
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM	160-800mm	35mm FF	1365gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM	38.4-112mm	35mm FF	900gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 85mm F2 Macro IS STM	136mm	35mm FF	500gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM	38.4-168mm	35mm FF	700gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 1200mm F8L IS USM	1920mm	35mm FF	3340gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 800mm F5.6L IS USM	1280mm	35mm FF	3140gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM	80mm	35mm FF	950gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM	24-56mm	35mm FF	840gr	AF	Amazon B&H Photo

Here you can find the lenses that are compatible with R50 classified by suitability to certain photography types:

Check our Canon R50 Lenses page for more detailed lens search.

Canon R50 Sensor and Photography Features

Canon R50 has a 24.0MP APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic X processor. You can shoot at maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. R50 has a native ISO range of 100 - 32000 which can be boosted to 100-51200 and it can save files in RAW format which gives you a wider room for post processing.

Canon R50 is not the highest resolution APS-C camera. Fujifilm X-T5 with its 40.2MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Canon R50 vs Fujifilm X-T5 or take a look at Highest resolution Mirrorless cameras list.

Let's look at how the size of the Canon R50's APS-C sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes.

Comparison image of Canon R50 Sensor Size with other standard sensors

Canon R50 LCD and Viewfinder

Canon R50 has a Fully Articulated 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 1,040k dots. Articulated screens are more video oriented compared to only tilting or fixed screens. On the other hand, photography oriented users generally prefer tilting screens. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class.

LCD is Touch screen type, so you can change the settings and set the focus point with your fingertips.

For those of you who loves shooting selfies, self or group photos, Canon R50 will make your life easier with its Selfie friendly screen. Another group of users who will take advantage of R50's LCD screen are Vloggers and any video creators who are working in a single-person setup.

R50 has a built-in Electronic viewfinder, making it easier to shoot in direct sunlight and in other situations where it might be difficult to view the LCD monitor. The viewfinder has a resolution of 2,360kdots and coverage of 100%. 100% coverage ensures that what you see in the viewfinder while shooting matches exactly what you will get later in your image, helping accurate framing your shots and minimizes the need for cropping images later. The magnification ratio of the viewfinder is 0.59x (35mm equivalent).

Canon R50 Connectivity, Storage and Battery

Canon R50 features built-in wireless (Wi-Fi) connectivity ( 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) which lets you transfer your photos directly to compatible devices without any physical connection. Canon R50's Bluetooth connectivity feature comes handy for connecting other devices that supports it. One other feature that we like is the ability to use our smartphone as a remote to control our R50. You can change camera settings, release shutter, view LCD screen and tranfer files using remote control app.

You can connect R50 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) port.

Canon R50 also features USB charging capability which let's you charge your camera via a usb cable without removing the battery.

Canon R50 Battery

Canon R50 is powered by LP-E17 battery which provides a battery life of 370 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of Mirrorless type cameras is 382 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips.

Battery Life Comparison in Entry-Level Mirrorless Cameras

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Samsung NX mini with its 650shots is the model with longest battery life among Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras. Check the comparison of Canon R50 vs Samsung NX mini or take a look at Longest Battery Life Mirrorless cameras list.

Bottom View of Canon R50 - Tripod Mount and Battery Door

Canon R50 Features Compared to Main Competitors

Model	Max Video	Battery Life	Wi-fi	Bluetooth	NFC
Canon R10 Compare	3840 x 2160	450shots	Yes	Yes	No
Canon M50 II Compare	3840 x 2160	305shots	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canon M50 Compare	3840 x 2160	235shots	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canon R7 Compare	3840 x 2160	660shots	Yes	Yes	No
Canon RP Compare	3840 x 2160	250shots	Yes	Yes	No
Canon R8 Compare	3840 x 2160	290shots	Yes	Yes	No
Sony A6400 Compare	3840 x 2160	410shots	Yes	Yes	Yes
Nikon Z50 Compare	3840 x 2160	320shots	Yes	Yes	No

Canon R50 Video Features

With Canon R50, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 3840 x 2160 at 60p,30p,24p fps with bit rates up to 170 mbps and save in MPEG-4, H.264 and H.265 formats. Canon R50's 4K is the common standard resolution in consumer video world.

A great advantage of Canon R50 while shooting video at resolution of 4K is that there is no crop factor so you can use your lens at its actual focal length.

No Video Recording Limit

Canon EOS R50 doesn't have the 30 minutes max video recording limitation that many cameras have, so you can keep recording non-stop until either your storage is full or battery is depleted or the camera over-heats.

High-Speed Video

R50 features a high speed mode where it captures videos at 120fps which helps to create slow motion videos. If you shoot a video at a frame rate of 120fps and play it back at 24fps, the video will be 5x slower and longer than normal.

Microphones, Speaker and Headphone Connections

Canon EOS R50 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. Canon R50 also has a port for an external microphone so you can record high quality sound with the help of an external microphone. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a headphone port though.

Electronic Video Stabilization

Canon R50 also features an Digital Video Stabilization mode where videos are stabilized in-camera while you are shooting. Keep in mind that this effect may crop your videos a little bit and doesn't help stabilizing still images. This kind of video stabilization effect can be replicated by using some of the advanced video editing softwares in your PC.

Canon R50 Other Features

Max Shutter speed

Canon R50 can shoot continuously at max speed of 12.0 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/4000 sec. R50 also has an electronic shutter which can shoot silently at max speed of 1/8000s. One thing to keep in mind is that electronic shutter may cause rolling shutter / jello effects, and also banding issues under artificial light on your images.

Flash

R50 has a built-in flash, and it also has a flash shoe to mount your external flashes too.

Focusing

Canon R50 features both Contrast Detection and Phase Detection autofocus (AF) systems which ensures speed and accuracy of focusing in most situations. The AF system has 651 points to choose from.

Canon R50 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically. In addition to the face detect AF, R50 has a more sophisticated feature called Eye Tracking AF which detects and locks focus to the selected eye of the person in the frame accurately and tracks as the subject moves. Eye tracking AF of Canon R50 is a perfect feature for shooting portraits and is especially useful when fast lenses are used and the depth of field is very narrow.

What is in the box?

Here are the items that are included inside the box of Canon R50:

Canon EOS R50 Mirrorless Camera (Black)

Canon LP-E17 Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

Canon LC-E17 Charger for LP-E17 Battery Pack

Canon R-F-5 Camera Cover

Canon EM-200DB Neck Strap

Limited 1-Year Warranty

Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

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What type of Photography is Canon R50 Good for?

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Canon R50 Alternatives

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Frequently Asked Questions about Canon R50

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Canon EOS R50 Detailed Specifications

General
Brand	Canon
Model	Canon EOS R50
Announced	2023-02-08
Body Type	SLR-style mirrorless
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	Canon RF
Number of Lenses	37
Focal Length Multiplier	1.6x
Macro Focus Range	n/a
Screen
Screen Type	Fully Articulated
Screen Size	3.00"
Screen Resolution	1,040k dots
Live View
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	2,360k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.59x
Photography Features
Min Shutter Speed	30s
Max Mechanical Shutter Speed	1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter Speed	1/8000s
Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)	12.0 fps
Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)	15.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation	Yes
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	6m at ISO 100
Max Flash Sync	1/200s
Flash Modes	n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	not tested
DxO Color Depth	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	not tested
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Sensor
Sensor Type	CMOS
Sensor Size	APS-C
Sensor Dimensions	22.3 x 14.9 mm
Sensor Area	328.56mm²
Sensor Resolution	24 megapixels
Max Image Resolution	6000 x 4000
Max Native ISO	32,000
Max Boosted ISO	51200
Min Native ISO	100
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	651
Number of Cross Focus Points	Unknown
Video Features
Video Resolutions	3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In
HDMI
USB	USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Weight	375g
Physical Dimensions	116 x 86 x 69mm
Battery Life	370 shots
Battery Type	Battery Pack
Battery Model	LP-E17
Other Features
Self Timer	Yes
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None
Storage Type	Single UHS-II SD card slot
Storage Slots	1

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