Consumers are demanding mirrorless cameras because generally they're as good and as versatile as DSLRs, but are smaller and lighter. While that's one of the draws of the 24.1-MP Canon EOS M50, it's not the only one.

Very good photo quality; even in low light; Excellent electronic viewfinder; Easy-to-use swiveling touch screen; Lots of shooting modes; Includes hot-shoe for external flashes

Expensive; Relatively smaller lens selection; Video footage had some jitter; Less battery life than competition

It's about time that Canon added 4K to a consumer camera-it's currently only available in the pro-grade EOS 5D Mark IV and EOS-1D X Mark II SLRs and in its cinema cameras. But what's in the EOS M50 was not the right way to do it.

Compact; 24MP APS-C image sensor; 10fps burst; 7.4fps with tracking; Wide focus coverage area; Vari-angle touch LCD; Mic input; EVF; Wi-Fi

4K video is cropped with slower autofocus; Native lens options still limited; Limited shots when shooting Raw bursts

The EOS M50 is a new entry-level compact system camera from Canon. The EOS M50 has a 24.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, the very latest DIGIC 8 processor, 4K video recording, a touch-screen interface, 99-point AF System, ISO 100-25600, a 3-inch 1,040K-dot LCD vari-angle monitor, integrated Wi-Fi,...

At first glance, the Canon EOS M50 could pass for a smaller, less expensive version of the company's EOS M5. Despite the surface similarities, the real changes are inside. The M50 is the first Canon camera to use the Digic 8 processor and the only non-pro model to support 4K video capture.

People on the go who want something compact; with good connectivity and an accessible interface

Anyone interested in 4K video capture; Those without easy access to a power outlet and don't want to carry a pocket full of batteries

Having owned Canon products for a long time, and working in the field with heavy DSLR gear, it was time to make a switch to something a bit lighter and up-to-date spec wise. I've watched the Mirrorless category grow, and was torn between leaving my dear Canon behind in favor of the competition, but...

Canon's been making mirrorless cameras for almost six years, but until now it doesn't seem to have been wholly convinced by the idea, shying away from making models that might compete directly with its own DSLRs. Now, though, we have the EOS M50, and perhaps things are starting to change.

Compact size and light weight make it easy to carry everywhere; Excellent image quality; with reliable metering and auto white balance; Quick and accurate autofocus; even with adapted EF-mount DSLR lenses; Easy-to-use interface that still gives extensive control over settings; Fully articulated...

Single-dial control slower to use than twin-dial competitors; Overly contrasty viewfinder blocks up shadow details; Poorly implemented manual focus magnification; Very small range of native EF-M lenses; 4K video is subject to considerable restrictions

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. But is that good enough Given how adept the Panasonic G series have become over the years, and how much more advanced the Sony A6500's autofocus setup...

Capable Dual Pixel CMOS autofocus; Vari-angle touchscreen is useful (and stows for protection; Small size and lightweight; Decent image quality

Poor battery life (three bar system bad for projecting remaining life; Simplistic autofocus features; Limited lens range (of limited quality; Too; Some touchscreen quirks

Canon may have been late to the mirrorless party, but over the last couple of years, it has taken a significant share in this ever-important market. The EOS M50 is an entry-level model that falls between the (£400) EOS M6 and the (£600) EOS M5 , offering beginners a small and affordable camera with...

Easy to use; Fast in operation; Strong set of features

Relatively poor battery life; Kit lens is susceptible to flare

The EOS M50 is Canon's latest mirrorless camera, extending its M-series range from three to four. While it has a similar silhouette to the flagship EOS M5 , the M50 sits further down the range, slotting in between the entry-level EOS M100 and the more mid-range EOS M6 , and is designed to appeal to...

Improved Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Polished touchscreen; Excellent EVF; Easy to use; Very good image quality

Poor battery life; 4K video has a 1.6x crop; Plasticky finish; Lens range still limited

The Canon EOS M50 is Canon's latest mirrorless camera with built-in electronic viewfinder (EVF), and features a 24mp APS-C CMOS sensor, 10fps continuous shooting, 4K video recording, and face-detection focus. The Canon EOS M50 is available for £539 body only.

Compact and easy to use; Wi-Fi; NFC and Bluetooth built-in; High-resolution electronic viewfinder; Great image quality; Face and eye detection focus; 4K video recording; Rapid focus and shutter response; Good value for money

4K video doesn't use dual-pixel focus; 235 shot battery life (can be extended to 370 with ECO mode; Limited Canon EOS-M lens range; 4K video crops heavily into frame