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Canon EOS R50

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Canon EOS R50
White Canon EOS R50 with 18-45mm kit lens
Overview
MakerCanon Inc.
TypeMirrorless interchangeable lens camera
Released18 April 2023;
2 years ago
 (2023-04-18)
Intro priceUS$680 (body only)
US$800 (with RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM)
US$1029 (with RF-S 18-45mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM and RF-S 55-210mm f/5-7.1 IS STM)
Lens
Lens mountCanon RF
LensInterchangeable lens
Sensor/medium
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor sizeAPS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Maximum resolution6000 × 4000 pixels (24.2 effective megapixels)
Film speedISO 100 – 32,000; expandable to 51,200
Recording mediumSDXC UHS-I compatible
Focusing
FocusDual Pixel CMOS AF II
Focus modesOne Shot
Servo AF
Auto Switch (only in A+ mode)
Manual
Focus areas651 zones / 4503 positions (photo)
527 zones / 3713 positions (video)
Flash
FlashHot shoe, built-in
Flash exposure compensation± 3 stops in 1/3-stop increments (external flash), ± 2 stops in 1/3-stop increments (built-in flash)
Flash synchronization1/250s (electronic first curtain shutter)
Shutter
Frame rate12 fps (electronic first curtain shutter)
15 fps (electronic shutter)
ShutterElectronic first curtain
Electronic
Shutter speeds30s - 1/4000s (electronic first curtain shutter)
30s - 1/8000s (electronic shutter)
Viewfinder
Electronic viewfinder1.0 cm (0.39 in) 1024x768 (2.36-million-dot) OLED
Viewfinder magnification0.95×
Frame coverage100%
Image processing
Image processorDIGIC X
WB bracketing± 3 levels in single-level increments
General
Video recording4K UHD at up to 29.97 fps, 1080p at up to 119.88 fps
LCD screen7.5 cm (3.0 in) 1.62-million-dot touchscreen, fully articulating
BatteryLP-E17
AV Port(s)HDMI Type-D
Data Port(s)USB 2.0 Type-C, Wi-Fi 4 (2.4 GHz), Bluetooth 4.2
Dimensions116 mm × 86 mm × 69 mm (4.6 in × 3.4 in × 2.7 in)
Weight375 g (13.2 oz) (incl. battery and memory card)
Made inJapan
Chronology
PredecessorCanon EOS M50 Mark II
References
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The Canon EOS R50 is an entry-level APS-C mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera produced by Canon. It was announced on February 27, 2023, alongside the full-frame Canon EOS R8. At its launch in April 2023, it was Canon's smallest and lightest interchangeable-lens camera.[2][3]

Features

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The Canon EOS R50 follows the design principles of the EOS M50 Mark II and EOS 250D compact interchangeable lens cameras, primarily their compact and lightweight construction, while incorporating the newer RF lens mount system and other features from previously released EOS R series cameras. The R50 includes the same 24.1-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, DIGIC X processor, Dual Pixel CMOS AF II focus system, and 2.36-million-dot OLED electronic viewfinder as the more expensive EOS R10, though the physical controls have been simplified to fit the R50's role as a camera for beginner photographers.[4] Additionally, features such as a fully mechanical shutter, sensor self-cleaning, and in-body image stabilization were not included, though the R50 can utilize in-lens stabilization.[5]

The R50 includes a fully-articulating 1.62-million-dot LCD touchscreen along with its electronic viewfinder, a built-in stereo microphone and a 3.5mm audio jack for use with an external microphone, a UHS-I capable SD card slot, and built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.[5] It is capable of burst shooting at a framerate of 12 fps with a buffer up to 42 JPEG images when using the electronic first curtain shutter and 15 fps with a buffer up to 37 images when using the electronic shutter. It is capable of shutter speeds from as fast as 1/8000 seconds to as slow as 30 seconds. When recording video, the R50 is capable of up to 4K UHD resolution oversampled from the full sensor width at up to 29.97 fps while also supporting slow motion 1080p recording at up to 120 fps. Its DIGIC X processor enables multiple modes of subject detection, up to 651 autofocus zones and 4503 autofocus points, and in-camera focus bracketing.[6]

Reception

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The EOS R50 received generally positive reviews upon its launch. Engadget awarded the R50 a score of 87/100 and found it to be "a good balance between power and affordability".[7] Digital Photography Review gave the camera a score of 84%, noting its high-quality photo and video capture and its "impressive" autofocus system while deducting points for a lack of available RF-mount APS-C lenses.[8]

Some reviewers were more critical in their reception of the R50, chiefly due to ergonomics and controls. TechRadar gave the camera 3.5 stars and described it as "affordable, but limited" due to its lack of physical controls when compared to the EOS R10.[9] PCMag came to a similar conclusion in its review, where it also gave the R50 3.5 stars and noted that the small size of the camera made it difficult to hold comfortably.[10]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Europe, Canon. "Canon EOS R50 Camera Specifications". Canon Europe. Archived from the original on 2025-01-19. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
  2. ^ "Canon teases Canon EOS R8 and Canon EOS R50 announcement happening this week". canonrumors. 2023-02-06. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  3. ^ "Canon EOS R8 und R50: Neue Systemkameras für Einsteiger". computerbild.de (in German). 2023-02-08. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  4. ^ "Canon EOS R50 in-depth review: ingenious but flawed". Amateur Photographer. 2025-02-01. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  5. ^ a b Europe, Canon. "Canon EOS R50 Camera Specifications". Canon Europe. Archived from the original on 2025-01-19. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
  6. ^ published, Rod Lawton (2023-02-10). "Canon EOS R50 vs M50 Mark II". Digital Camera World. Retrieved 2025-04-24.
  7. ^ "Canon EOS R50 review: Big performance for a tiny camera". Engadget. 2023-07-18. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
  8. ^ "Canon EOS R50 review: compact, capable but lacking for lenses". DPReview. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
  9. ^ updated, Kimberley Lane last (2023-02-08). "Canon EOS R50 review – do good things come in small packages?". TechRadar. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
  10. ^ "Canon EOS R50 Review". PCMAG. 2023-05-03. Retrieved 2025-04-23.
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