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Canon M vs Canon R50

Portability
89 Imaging
59 Features
65 Overall
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Canon EOS M front
 
Canon EOS R50 front
Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78

Canon M vs Canon R50 Key Specs

Canon M
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 298g - 109 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched July 2012
Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
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Canon M vs Canon R50 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon M and Canon R50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by Canon. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the M (18MP) and R50 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The M was announced 11 years before the R50 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon M being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the M scores vs the R50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M over the Canon R50

		

		

			
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 R50 M 
LaunchedFebruary 2023July 2012More recent by 128 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon M and Canon R50

		

		

			
 M R50 
Manual focus  More exact focus
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon M vs Canon R50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M features exterior measurements of 109mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Canon R50 has measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the M compared to the R50.
Canon M vs Canon R50 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M and R50 is 89 and 75 respectively.
Canon M vs Canon R50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon M vs Canon R50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the M and R50.
As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon R50 to offer extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older M is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Canon M vs Canon R50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon M vs Canon R50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon M vs Canon R50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon M
Portrait photography with Canon R50
75
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
83
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Canon M as a Street photography camera
 Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
72
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
77
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon M Sports photography factors
Canon R50 Sports photography factors
54
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 has phase detect autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery power (230 shots)
77
 silent mode (1/8,000s)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon M Travel photography advice
Canon R50 Travel photography advice
63
 has focus via touch
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 missing Timelapse mode
 not so great battery power (230 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
84
 connects via bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 MP count decent (24MP)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon M Landscape photography information
Canon R50 Landscape photography information
65
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 not so great battery power (230 CIPA)
 missing Timelapse mode
80
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inches)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon M
Vlogging with Canon R50
37
 built-in touchscreen
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has microphone port
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen capability
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes microphone port
 no image stabilization
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Canon M vs Canon R50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M and Canon R50
 Canon EOS MCanon EOS R50
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS M Canon EOS R50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-07-23 2023-02-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 31 651
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Canon RF
Available lenses 23 37
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 6m at ISO 100
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 298 gr (0.66 pounds) 375 gr (0.83 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 66 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 827 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots 370 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Single UHS-II SD card slot
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $510 $679