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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Canon EOS R50
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
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The Canon EOS R50 is an impressive entry-level mirrorless camera that strikes a perfect balance between performance, ease of use, and portability. Designed with creators, vloggers, and casual photographers in mind, it delivers high-quality results without overwhelming complexity.
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Image Quality
At the heart of the R50 is a 24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor paired with the DIGIC X processor. This combination produces sharp, vibrant images with excellent dynamic range and low noise, even in challenging lighting. Whether you’re shooting in RAW or JPEG, the image quality is consistently reliable.
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Video Capabilities
The R50 excels in video for its class. It records uncropped 4K at 30fps, downsampled from 6K, which results in crisp and detailed footage. It also supports Full HD at up to 120fps for slow motion. The Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system keeps subjects in focus with impressive speed and accuracy, even while moving.
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Autofocus and Performance
Canon’s Dual Pixel AF is fast, accurate, and includes subject tracking for people, animals, and vehicles. It works well in both stills and video, making it ideal for creators who need reliable focus while filming or taking portraits. The burst shooting speed of up to 15fps (electronic shutter) is also impressive for a camera in this category.
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Design and Usability
Lightweight and compact, the R50 is easy to carry around, making it a great choice for travel and vlogging. The fully articulating touchscreen is responsive and perfect for self-recording, especially when mounted on a tripod or handheld gimbal. The intuitive menu and guided UI are especially helpful for beginners.
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Connectivity and Features
The R50 includes built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for seamless image transfer and remote control via the Canon Camera Connect app. It also supports clean HDMI output and USB streaming, making it a solid option for live streaming or webcam use.
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Pros
• Excellent image and video quality for its price
• Fast, reliable autofocus with subject tracking
• Uncropped 4K video and slow-motion Full HD
• Fully articulating touchscreen
• Lightweight and easy to use
• Great for streaming and content creation
Cons
• No in-body image stabilization (only digital IS in video)
• Single card slot
• Limited physical controls for advanced users
• Shorter battery life compared to larger mirrorless models
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1. Advanced Autofocus with Real-time Subject Detection
Seamless eye and face tracking makes capturing emotional, in-focus portraits a breeze.
2. Articulating Screen for Creative Composition
The vari-angle touchscreen allows flexible shooting—ideal for low, high, or unconventional portrait angles.
3. High Image Quality & Low-light Potential
Excellent detail and low noise at base ISO; useable image quality persists up to ISO 3200.
4. Compact Body and Smooth Handling
It’s lightweight and easy to carry, so you can focus on your subject, not the gear.
5. Outstanding Value for Features
With a launch price around $679 (body-only) or $799 with kit lens, the R50 offers excellent value.
6. Future-Proofing with RF Lens Ecosystem
As part of the RF mount system, the R50 offers access to an expanding range of lenses—beneficial as you grow your kit.
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This camera has great quality and has many features that aren’t offered on other Canon cameras. I like how you can upload videos and photos from your camera to your phone without having to take out your SIM card or plugging the camera up to a computer. Downloading media onto my computer can be difficult sometimes so it’s nice for it to able to go to my phone instead. I really like how you can touch the camera screen. Also i like that it’s one of those screens that can be pulled out because you can flip it so you can see what you’re recording while filming or taking a photo.
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I’m a beginner and didn’t want anything fancy. Works great for my needs! I’ve taken it to a few national parks and loved the results. Overall great camera for anyone looking to get into photography. Also very simple to work through and has an app you can use to download pictures. The review probably degraded the quality on the photos but they are most definitely great!
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This is an excellent camera for someone that is getting into photography. I’ve had this camera for a month now and I love it!! I have not moved the settings to manual I’m still rocking the automatic settings but so far so good!
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I am very pleased with this camera. I have always had Canon cameras and I was wanting something smaller and easier to travel with and wanted to try the mirrorless and it does not disappoint! The built in filter features it has are fantastic! I purchased it and left the next day for a trip but it’s super easy to use and takes great photos and video!
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Taken this is my first camera and I’m still learning new things every day. However, I can truly say it’s been amazing. The quality of the photos, color, weight of camera and battery life has been exceptional. My only regret is that I didn’t buy the second lens at the time, but I do plan to buy it and others in time!
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Absolutely thrilled with the Canon EOS R50! As someone who’s always been passionate about photography but looking for a camera that’s both user-friendly and capable of delivering stunning results, the R50 has exceeded all my expectations.
First off, the image quality is exceptional. The 24.2-megapixel sensor captures sharp, vibrant photos with impressive detail. Whether I'm shooting landscapes, portraits, or action shots, the colors are always true-to-life, and the clarity is spot-on.
The autofocus system is another highlight. It’s incredibly fast and accurate, making it easy to get sharp shots even in challenging conditions. The Eye Detection AF is particularly impressive for portrait photography, ensuring that my subject's eyes are always in perfect focus.
I also love the camera’s compact and lightweight design. It’s perfect for on-the-go shooting without sacrificing performance. The vari-angle touchscreen is a game-changer, allowing for creative angles and making it easy to navigate through settings and review images.
The connectivity options are fantastic too. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth make transferring photos a breeze, and the built-in microphone offers great audio quality for videos.
Overall, the Canon EOS R50 is a fantastic choice for both enthusiasts and those new to mirrorless cameras. It combines excellent image quality, user-friendly features, and a sleek design. Highly recommended for anyone looking to elevate their photography game!
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I absolutely love my Canon EOS R50! It’s the perfect camera for capturing stunning photos and high-quality 4K videos. The autofocus is super fast and accurate, making it great for both still shots and moving subjects.
The compact and lightweight design makes it easy to carry around, whether I’m traveling or just shooting casually. The touchscreen is responsive, and the menus are easy to navigate, even for beginners. The image stabilization works well, especially for handheld shots.
Overall, this camera has exceeded my expectations. It’s a great choice for anyone looking for a powerful yet user-friendly mirrorless camera. Highly recommended!
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This camera is tiny and light. The kit lens adds almost no mass. It is easy to toss it in the bag and bring with you when you travel. It takes great photos and 4K videos, and it offers the flexibility and ultimate picture quality that a smartphone can’t match. I may or may not add additional lenses, depending on my future needs. This is a nice upgrade from my old DSLR. It may be a starter rig for some, but I have photography and video experience, and this camera meets my present needs quite nicely. I love the Canon colors and precise tracking autofocus.
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I like this camera a lot. It has so many features that make picture and video taking easier. The moveable viewer screen is great especially for tripod use or star and moon exposures. It has a 2 and 4 times lens magnifier that really helps in a lot of situations where your attached lens could use some extra zoom. I really like the lens that came with it but if its not what you need then get the camera with no lens and get the one you need or want. Photo taken with the lens that came with then camera at 4 times magnifier.
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The Canon R50 is a great little camera! It’s lightweight, easy to use, and perfect for beginners or anyone wanting high-quality photos and videos without a lot of fuss. The 4K video is super sharp, and the autofocus works really well. I love how simple it is to transfer pictures with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
The battery life isn’t the best, but for the price and features, it’s totally worth it. If you’re just getting into photography or want an upgrade, I’d definitely recommend this one!
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This mirrorless camera has not disappointed! The pictures are fabulous and it’s user friendly! Customer service was amazing. The representative was very knowledgeable about the products and easily helped me make my choice… The best choice!
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I guess it’s not bad I recommend it to people who are just starting out and I like the quality but sometimes it’s not that great also I like how it feels and that I can send the pictures right to my camera roll from the app also like that it’s kinda easy to use but yea it’s okay and the price is a little high I would say but what ever it is what it is