Canon EOS R50 review

Canon EOS R50 is a small APS-C mirrorless camera aimed at people making content for the first time. Its 24.2MP APS-C sensor and DIGIC X processor drive Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, which Canon says covers 651 zones, even near the edges of the frame, and recognizes and tracks more subjects. Bursts run at 12 fps with the electronic first-curtain shutter and 15 fps with the silent electronic shutter, the fastest of the APS-C bodies here. Video is UHD 4K 30p oversampled from 6K, with Full HD 120p for slow motion, and the camera knows when you are holding it vertically. It takes Canon's RF and RF-S lenses, so you can add an ultra-wide or telephoto zoom later. We could not confirm a US price because Canon's US store refused our request, so check Canon USA before you compare it with the Nikon Z fc. Its value score is conservative for that reason. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test the camera.

Who it is for

beginners who want guided auto modes and fast bursts

Price

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Key features

• 24.2MP APS-C sensor with the DIGIC X processor
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF II across 651 zones with subject detection
• 12 fps with the electronic first-curtain shutter, 15 fps with the electronic shutter
• UHD 4K 30p oversampled from 6K, plus Full HD 120p
• Detects vertical or horizontal framing for social posts

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Fastest burst among the interchangeable lens APS-C bodies here at 15 fps
• Strength: Takes Canon RF and RF-S lenses, including the RF-S 10-18mm ultra-wide zoom
• Strength: Canon describes it as one dedicated device for stills, 4K films and live streams
• Weakness: We could not confirm a US price because Canon's US store blocked our check
• Weakness: 4K tops out at 30p
• Weakness: Canon's comparison table reserves 4K UHD 60p (crop) for the EOS R10, not the R50

Key facts

• Price checked: USD price pending
• Sensor: 24.2MP APS-C
• Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 zones
• Burst: Up to 15 fps (electronic shutter)
• Lens mount: Canon RF

Where it ranks

Canon EOS R50 is No. 6 in our Best Digital Cameras verdict.