Canon EOS M50 APS-C Mirrorless Camera (2018)

MSRP 650 USD48% Neofiliac62% External
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Product Overview

Canon EOS M50 (EOS Kiss M) is an affordable mirrorless camera in the Canon EF-M-mount system. Introduced by Canon in 2018, it comes with an APS-C sensor with 24 MP (6000 x 4000) resolution and a 2.36 million-dot EVF.
The camera has a poor battery life, and a second or third battery may be needed to get you through the day. The 10.0 fps burst rate serves enthusiasts well enough, though some professionals may find it limiting.
The EOS M50 comes with a fully articulated touch display and 143 autofocus points.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 48% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Fully articulated LCD
  • Good 10.0 fps burst rate
  • Exceptionally compact
  • Very light
  • Supports both WiFi and Bluetooth
Cons
  • Poor battery life
  • Lacks weather sealing
  • Low resolution EVF
  • Canon is abandoning EF-M

What external reviewers found***

External score 62% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good overall image quality
  • Excellent battery life
  • Excellent autofocus
  • Decent autofocus performance
  • Solid build quality
Cons
  • No wireless charging
  • Short battery life
  • No EVF
  • Sub-par video stabilization performance in 4k and FHD
  • Short maximum zoom
  • Limited 4k video
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Specifications

Connectivity

Ports
HDMI + Microphone + Remote Control + USB 2.0
Wireless Connectivity
802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth

Construction

Form Factor
Mirrorless camera
Image Size
APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Lens Mount
Canon EF-M-mount
Microphone
Stereo
Sensor | Resolution
24 MP (6000 x 4000)
Sensor | Type
CMOS
Speakers
Mono

Dimensions

Size | Depth
59 mm / 2.32 in
Size | Height
88 mm / 3.46 in
Size | Width
116 mm / 4.57 in
Weight
390 g / 13.78 oz

Display

Display Diagonal
3 inch
Display Type
Fully articulated TFT LCD
Resolution
1,040,000 dots
Viewfinder | Coverage
100%
Viewfinder | Resolution
2,360,000 dots
Viewfinder | Type
Electronic

Function

AE Bracketing
±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV steps)
Autofocus
143 focus points
Crop Factor
1.6
Exposure Compensation
±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Exposure Mode
Auto / Aperture Priority / Shutter Priority / Manual
Flash
Built-in
GPS
No
Image Stabilization
No
ISO Range
100 ~ 25600 (expands to 51200)
Processor
Digic 8
Touch Screen
Yes
Video Codecs
MPEG-4, H.264
Weather Resistance
No

Performance

Battery Life
235 shots
Flash Range
5.00 m
Max Burst Rate
10.0 fps
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible)

Production

Battery
LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger
Debut
2018-02-26

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3rd-Party Review Videos

External Reviews

cameralabs[1]

Reviewer score 70%
Reviewers from cameralabs have found the following***:
The Canon EOS M50 is an upper entry-level mirrorless camera. It has a 24 Megapixel APSC sensor, confident autofocus (for stills and 1080p video), small but crisp OLED viewfinder, excellent wireless. It also becomes Canon's first mirrorless with 4k video, a fully-articulated touch-screen, eye detection and silent shooting options. Sadly the 4k is of limited use, employing a severe crop and only working with less confident contrast-based Autofocus. I'm also frustrated there's no USB charging, especially since the battery is fairly weak.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent autofocus
  • Solid build quality
  • Excellent battery life
Cons
  • Limited 4k video
  • No wireless charging

rtings[2]

Reviewer score 27%
Reviewers from rtings have found the following***:
The Canon M50 is a good choice for landscape photography. It has a responsive autofocus system that tracks subjects reliably. Video quality in 4k and FHD is sub-par, especially in less well-lit environments. Its plastic construction doesn't feel especially rugged and isn't weather-sealed.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Fully articulated screen
  • Wide selection of inputs and outputs for videography accessories
  • Decent autofocus performance
  • Good overall image quality
  • Low price
Cons
  • Short battery life
  • Short maximum zoom
  • Sub-par video stabilization performance in 4k and FHD

techradar[3]

Reviewer score 68%
Reviewers from techradar have found the following***:
The Canon EOS M50 is a popular mid-range mirrorless camera. It has a 24.1MP APS-C CMOS affair, with a sensitivity range that runs from ISO100-25,600. Unlike Canon's mirrorless EOS R series, which have full-frame sensors, the Eos M50 has a smallerAPS-C sensor. The M50 was also the first Canon camera – DSLR, compact or mirrorless – to feature the DIGIC 8 image processor.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Compact, compact design
  • 4K video
  • Built-in viewfinder
Cons
  • 1.6x crop for 4K video

digitalpicture[4]

Reviewer score 85%
Reviewers from digitalpicture have found the following***:
All Canon EF-S, EF, TS-E and MP-E lenses can be mounted on any of the M models. EF-M 22mm f/2 STM Lens pancake-style lens shown mounted below. Canon repair service, though I seldom need it, is very fast and reliable.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent image quality
  • High-grade EVF
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • No EVF

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References

  1. ^ Canon EOS M50 review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/canon-eos-m50-review/. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  2. ^ Canon EOS M50 Camera Review. [rtings]. https://www.rtings.com/camera/reviews/canon/eos-m50. 2021-02-08. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  3. ^ Canon EOS M50 review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/canon-eos-m50-review. 2019-11-18. Retrieved 2022-02-02.
  4. ^ Canon EOS M50 Review. [digitalpicture]. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Canon-EOS-M50.aspx. Retrieved 2022-02-02.

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