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Canon M50 vs Canon R10

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Canon EOS R10 front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
85
Overall
76

Canon M50 vs Canon R10 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced February 2018
  • Successor is Canon M50 II
Canon R10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 426g - 123 x 88 x 83mm
  • Launched May 2022
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Canon M50 vs Canon R10 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon M50 and Canon R10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and they are both sold by Canon. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the R10 (24MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The M50 was unveiled 5 years prior to the R10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the M50 grades versus the R10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Canon R10

 M50 R10 

Reasons to pick Canon R10 over the Canon M50

 R10 M50 
LaunchedMay 2022February 2018More modern by 51 months

Common features in the Canon M50 and Canon R10

 M50 R10 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 vs Canon R10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Canon R10 has measurements of 123mm x 88mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the M50 versus the R10.

Canon M50 vs Canon R10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and R10 is 79 and 69 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Canon R10 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Canon R10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The picture underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 and R10.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged M50 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon M50 vs Canon R10 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Canon R10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Canon R10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon R10 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
82
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography highlights
Canon R10 Street photography highlights
84
screen articulates
has image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
70
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
above average high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
heavier than others (426g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 as a Sports photography camera
Canon R10 as a Sports photography camera
75
has image stabilization
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (235 CIPA)
78
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery life (450 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon M50
Travel photography with Canon R10
78
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (235 per charge)
76
great battery life (450 shots)
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (426 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50
Landscape photography with Canon R10
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (235 CIPA)
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (450 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 as a Vlogging camera
Canon R10 as a Vlogging camera
85
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
70
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
no image stabilization
heavier than others (426g)
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Canon M50 vs Canon R10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Canon R10
 Canon EOS M50Canon EOS R10
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS M50 Canon EOS R10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-26 2022-05-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.2 x 14.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 328.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 143 651
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF-M Canon RF
Available lenses 23 35
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6m at ISO 100
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 390g (0.86 pounds) 426g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 123 x 88 x 83mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 235 shots 450 shots
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Single UHS-II SD card slot
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $779 $879