A lack of native lenses aside, the EOS M50 is Canon’s best stab at a mirrorless camera so far. Image quality is a match for Canon’s DSLRs, which means you can get some very nice pictures indeed. Yes, 4K video is available for the first time on a consumer Canon, but this is not a camera to buy if you’re a videographer – a vlogger perhaps, but not someone who’s looking to produce short films. It’s great to see Canon finally taking mirrorless cams seriously – let’s just hope the range of accessories and lenses starts to play catch-up soon.

Small and light; Good viewfinder; Looks like a mini DSLR;

Dials and controls might be too limited for some; Limited battery life; Small selection of native lenses right now;

Canon took the opportunity to make quite a few changes when it configured the EOS M50 mirrorless. It uses a new Dual Pixel CMOS sensor with an autofocus system that covers more of the scene, can record 4K video, supports eye-detection autofocus and debuts with a new app that can automatically transfer photos from the camera to a device.

The updated many-point autofocus system, 4K video support and more will be welcomed by Canon mirrorless fans.

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.

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.;

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.

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;

The Canon EOS M50 ($779.99, body only) is a new entry in the company's APS-C mirrorless camera series. It's the first M camera we've seen with a vari-angle LCD, a big plus for vlogging and video in general, and also the first to shoot in 4K. An improved autofocus system, with wider coverage and 7.4fps is a plus, and the camera does a fine job shooting video at 1080p. It's a good choice overall, but no threat to our Editors' Choice mirrorless model, the Sony a6000. Design The M50 ($479.00 at Amazon) looks like the EOS M5, although Canon stresses that it supplements rather than replaces the M5 in its lineup. It's on the small side, but fits nicely in the hands, even with its rather shallow handgrip. Most of the native lenses for the M system are also very small, so you don't need a huge grip when shooting with EF-M glass. The camera is available in two colors: black and white. Similar Products Canon EOS M5 $779.00 See It at Amazon Read Canon EOS...

The Canon EOS M50 is the company's first affordable camera with 4K, but there are better mirrorless options out there for video.

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

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 screen is great for shooting at unusual angles;

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;