Camera Overview
Canon M50 is the company’s upper entry-level offering in their “M” line of compact mirrorless cameras. It is Canon’s first mirrorless camera to feature 4K video recording and their new DIGIC 8 image processor.
Experts' Opinion / Reviews
This light & compact camera produces great quality images, has very good autofocus performance and is very easy to use. Its wireless capabilities are excellent and it has very good displays with a fully articulating touchscreen and an excellent electronic viewfinder.
The M50’s main drawbacks are its limited native lens options and its poor battery life. Its 1080p results are decent but 4K video is heavily cropped and there’s no Dual Pixel AF while recording 4K.
Overall, Canon M50 is great for stills photography and a decent video camera. It is a good choice for smartphone photographers looking to step-up and those looking for a compact mirrorless camera but may not be good enough if 4K video is a priority.
Pros
- 24MP image sensor
- Great image quality
- Quick and accurate Dual Pixel CMOS AF
- Excellent OLED electronic viewfinder
- Fully articulating "Vari-Angle" touchscreen
- Compact and lightweight
- Easy to use interface
- 4K video recording
- Built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth
- External mic input
- Canon’s new C-RAW format
Cons
- Small buffer for Raw bursts
- Limited native lens options
- 4K video is heavily cropped
- No Dual Pixel AF for 4K video
- Poor battery life
- Limited exterior controls
Camera Details
Date
Pixels
Buy From
Make / Model
- Canon
- EOS M50
Sensor Size
Camera Type
Key Specs / Features
Proprietary
- Processor: DIGIC 8
- Lens: EF-M
Sensor
- Pixels: 24.1 Megapixels
- Type: CMOS
- Size: APS-C
ISO Range
- Auto ISO: 100 - 6400
- Native ISO: 100 - 25600
- Extended ISO: 51200
Shutter Speed
- Fastest: 1/4000 Sec
- Slowest: 30 Sec
Focus
- AF Points: 143
Continuous
- Speed: Up to 10 FPS
Video
- 4K UHD: Up to 25 FPS
- Full HD: Up to 60 FPS
Battery Life
- Images: Up to 235 Shots *
- Video: Up to 85 mins *
Displays
- Screen: 3.0" with 1.04 m-dot Fully Articulating Touchscreen LCD
- Viewfinder: 0.39" with 2.36 m-dot OLED EVF
Features
- IBIS: No
- Wireless: WiFi / Bluetooth / NFC
Interface
- HDMI (micro)
- USB (Micro-B)
- Microphone (Stereo Mini)
Canon EOS M50 Review
As a stills camera, the EOS M50 is a solid choice for photographers who want something more advanced than an entry-level camera, without going overboard. Its image quality, improved AF system and wireless connectivity are all impressive, and the new C-Raw format is a nice bonus. If 4K video is what you’re after, the M50 is not the camera for you due to its high crop factor, rolling shutter and mediocre AF performance.
Canon EOS M50 review
The EOS M50 packs a lot of tech into its compact body, and the fact it has a viewfinder – when so many similarly priced mirrorless cameras don’t – is a big selling point. The retracting 15-45mm kit lens, however, is a little awkward to use, and the 4K video mode has some unexpected limitations. Nevertheless, this is a big step in the right direction for Canon’s EOS M series.
Canon EOS M50 Review
If you’re shopping for an affordable mirrorless camera with a solid build, good ergonomics and (via an optional adapter) first-party EF-mount lens support, the Canon M50 has a lot to offer. Sporting a next-gen DIGIC 8 processor, the M50 is both swift and shoots great photos. While there are some drawbacks to its new 4K video capture functionality, the M50 deserves a close look. Find out if you should buy one in our Canon M50 review!
Canon EOS M50 review
EOS M50 remains a highly compelling model with a compact but comfortable body, effective touchscreen, industry-leading wireless, confident focusing for 1080p video, and great colours out-of-camera.
Canon EOS M50 review
If you’re looking for a mirrorless camera that offers great image quality, is easy to use and has a decent autofocus system, the EOS M50 is a great choice. If you’re looking for a more rounded camera with a greater breadth of features and system support, however, there are better options out there.
Canon EOS M50
The Canon EOS M50 is the company’s first affordable camera with 4K, but there are better mirrorless options out there for video.
Canon EOS M50 Review
In many ways the EOS M50 is the best entry-level EOS Canon has yet made. It’s a great option both for beginners and for Canon DSLR owners tempted by the advantages of mirrorless.
Canon EOS M50 review
It’s no mirrorless wundercam, but the M50 is a solid little performer and an ideal first camera for smartphone upgraders
Canon EOS M50 Review
In summary, the Canon EOS M50 is a surprising camera. It’s surprisingly capable for what is after all only a “mid-range” camera, but unfortunately it also surprisingly under-performs in a few key areas, which may make or break its potential appeal.
Canon EOS M50 Review
Provided you don’t have your heart set on shooting 4K video, the M50 is a great little camera for vloggers and anyone who wants a small camera with a viewfinder paired with a large (APS-C format) sensor.
Canon EOS M50 Review
The Canon EOS M50 offers a compact, DSLR styled mirrorless camera, with an updated 24mp APS-C CMOS sensor, which gives excellent image quality, with the same excellent colour reproduction that you get with Canon EOS DSLRs.
Canon EOS M50 review
The Canon EOS M50 is a step up for the M series. It’s taken time to get here, but Canon finally has a credible mirrorless APS-C camera on its hands.
Canon EOS M50 Review
Consider it. The Canon EOS M50 offers novices and enthusiasts a lot to like, but it’s pricey and will need more Canon lenses to make it a truly full-fledged mirrorless system.
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