24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor with Dual Pixel AF; Burst shooting at up to 15fps in full e-shutter mode (12 in electronic first curtain); 4K video up to 30p with no crop; 10-bit HDR video and HEIF images; 2.36M dot OLED viewfinder; 1.62M dot fully articulating touchscreen;

24.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor with Dual Pixel AF; Burst shooting at up to 15fps in full e-shutter mode (12 in electronic first curtain); 4K video up to 30p with no crop; 10-bit HDR video and HEIF images; 2.36M dot OLED viewfinder; 1.62M dot fully articulating touchscreen;

Canon is promoting the EOS R50 as a traveller’s camera and ‘the perfect gateway into the EOS R range for content creators looking to step up from their smartphone and refine their style, in both stills and video, using a dedicated camera’.

The Canon EOS R50 is a small content creation camera that makes it ridiculously easy to capture sharp and saturated stills, as well as bright, detailed video with very little effort.

Cute and compact design, Sharp, vibrant stills and video, Creative Bracketing makes editing feel optional, You want a small camera to level up your content: For influencers, YouTubers and content creators, the Canon EOS R50 is a simple way to capture vibrant, high-quality photos and 4K video.

Subject detection could be better, No in-body image stabilisation, You want to film vlogs on the move: Unless you have a gimbal (such as the DJI RS 3 Mini ) on hand, you’ll struggle to capture stable video with this camera.

If you’re looking for a camera to use as a stepping stone for improving your photography, this compact little camera from Canon could be just the ticket. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles as many other models, but it would be great for raising your game from phone photography.

Light, compact and great for travel, Affordable, Great image quality in good conditions

No IBIS, Underwhelming low-light performance, Very limited in terms of specs and features

The EOS R50 is an ultra-compact mirrorless camera with good photo quality and an impressive autofocus system. Its 4K video quality is decent, though it gets distorted easily if you pan the camera, and you can't take a lot of shots in a row.

Everyday shooting, wildlife photography, and high-quality video capture.

Those seeking to expand their lens options. People with large hands. Action photographers.

The Canon EOS R50 will delight anyone looking for a compact and affordable camera with the flexibility of interchangeable lenses. It’s small but comfortable in your hands, packs excellent photo and video quality with decent autofocus, a flip screen, viewfinder, a mic input, fast albeit short bursts,...

The Canon EOS R50 is great for travel photography. It's a very lightweight and portable camera that's easy to travel with and take on the go. It also has simple controls and plenty of auto-shooting modes, making it a great choice for beginners or those upgrading from their smartphones.

Simple controls and accessible auto shooting modes., Lightweight and portable., Good image quality., Great, simple autofocus system.

Battery life is good but not great.

Have you ever wanted to take your filmmaking skills to the next level? Do you want to start exploring the creative possibilities that mirrorless cameras offer? Well, look no further! In this video, we’ll be reviewing the Canon EOS R50.

Also announcing additions of the new RF-S55-210mm f5-7.1 is STM and RF24-50mm f4.5-6.3 is STM lenses.

While our Canon EOS R50 review is still underway, it boasts an impressive set of features in an incredibly small body, with a very reasonable price tag. It looks like it could be primed to reset the entire market for what’s expected in an entry-level camera.