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Canon M5 vs Canon R50

Portability
77 Imaging
67 Features
84 Overall
73
Canon EOS M5 front
 
Canon EOS R50 front
Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78

Canon M5 vs Canon R50 Key Specs

Canon M5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 427g - 116 x 89 x 61mm
  • Announced September 2016
Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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 M5 vs Canon R50 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Canon M5 vs Canon R50, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both manufactured by Canon. The resolution of the M5 (24MP) and the R50 (24MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M5 was released 7 years before the R50 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the M5 matches up against the R50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M5 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 M5 R50 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Canon M5

		

		

			
 R50 M5 
LaunchedFebruary 2023September 2016Fresher by 77 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon M5 and Canon R50

		

		

			
 M5 R50 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon M5 vs Canon R50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon M5 offers outer dimensions of 116mm x 89mm x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Canon R50 has specifications of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon M5 vs Canon R50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the M5 versus the R50.
Canon M5 vs Canon R50 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the M5 and R50 is 77 and 75 respectively.
Canon M5 vs Canon R50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon M5 vs Canon R50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M5 and R50.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you really should consider the release date  of the products into consideration. The older M5 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Canon M5 vs Canon R50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon M5 vs Canon R50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon M5 vs Canon R50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon M5
Portrait photography with Canon R50
80
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
83
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Canon M5 as a Street photography camera
 Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
77
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
 Canon M5 as a Sports photography camera
 Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
66
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 has phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery life (295 per charge)
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon M5 Travel photography info
Canon R50 Travel photography info
77
 has bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 low battery life (295 CIPA)
84
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with touch to focus
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon M5 Landscape photography factors
Canon R50 Landscape photography factors
73
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery life (295 per charge)
80
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
 megapixel count good (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon M5 as a Vlogging camera
 Canon R50 as a Vlogging camera
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external mic socket
 does not have image stabilization
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 features face detect autofocus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have microphone socket
 lack of image stabilization
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Canon M5 vs Canon R50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M5 and Canon R50
 Canon EOS M5Canon EOS R50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS R50
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-09-15 2023-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 49 651
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Canon RF
Total lenses 23 37
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2" 3.00"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6m at ISO 100
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 427g (0.94 lbs) 375g (0.83 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 89 x 61mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.4") 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1262 not tested
Other
Battery life 295 images 370 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom, remote) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card Single UHS-II SD card slot
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $680 $679