Canon
Canon EOS R50
A entry-level pick in the mirrorless + dslr cameras line-up, with 24.2 MP up front.
39/100
24.2 MPAPS-C4KCanon RF
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Why we rate it
- Scores 39/100
- Built for the job
- No stacked sensor
- No eye af
Score profile
Scored against the mirrorless + dslr cameras classWhere the Canon EOS R50 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Sensor
Sensor typeAPS-C
Sensor formatAPS-C
Resolution24.2 MP
Video
Max video4
Max FPS15
Max 4K FPS30
Max 1080p FPS120
Performance
Electronic burst15
Release
MountCanon RF
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Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowCanon EOS R50 vs Nikon Nikon Z6 II
Canon EOS R50Nikon Z6 II
| CanonCanon EOS R50This page | NikonNikon Z6 II | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 39 /100 | 48 /100Better |
| Resolution | 24.2 MP | 24.5 MPBetter |
| Sensor type | APS-C | full-frame |
| Video max resolution | 4 | 4 |
| Burst FPS | — | 14 |
Who it's for
Is the Canon EOS R50 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable mirrorless + dslr camera for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need stacked sensor, in which case a higher-tier mirrorless + dslr camera is the better call.
Enthusiast shooter
Shooting stills and video seriously, wants room to grow.
okay
Hybrid creator
Splits time between photos and video for content.
good
Beginner
Starting out and learning the ropes.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the Canon EOS R50 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 39/100 against other mirrorless + dslr cameras, a entry-level result where the class average is around 52.
What stands out on the Canon EOS R50?
Its overall 39/100 rating against the rest of the mirrorless + dslr cameras class.
How does it compare to the OM System OM-5 Mark II?
The OM System OM-5 Mark II scores 43/100 versus this one at 39/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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