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Canon M50 vs Canon R50

Portability
79 Imaging
68 Features
88 Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Canon EOS R50 front
Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78

Canon M50 vs Canon R50 Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand 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 R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2023
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Canon M50 vs Canon R50 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon M50 and Canon R50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the R50 (24MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M50 was announced 6 years earlier than the R50 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the M50 scores versus the R50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Canon M50

		

		

			
 R50 M50 
IntroducedFebruary 2023February 2018Fresher by 60 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon M50 and Canon R50

		

		

			
 M50 R50 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon M50 vs Canon R50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M50 comes with outer measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Canon R50 has sizing of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Examine the Canon M50 and Canon R50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the M50 vs the R50.
Canon M50 vs Canon R50 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the M50 and R50 is 79 and 75 respectively.
Canon M50 vs Canon R50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon M50 vs Canon R50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 and R50.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to consider the production date  of the cameras into account. The older M50 will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Canon M50 vs Canon R50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon M50 vs Canon R50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon M50 vs Canon R50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon M50 Portrait photography information
Canon R50 Portrait photography information
80
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
83
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Canon M50 Street photography features
Canon R50 Street photography features
84
 fully articulated screen
 has image stabilization
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 has focus by touch
 above average high ISO (25,600)
77
 fully articulated screen
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 great high ISO (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon M50 Sports photography highlights
Canon R50 Sports photography highlights
75
 has image stabilization
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 has phase detect auto focus
 not so great battery life (235 per charge)
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon M50 Travel photography features
Canon R50 Travel photography features
78
 supports bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 resolution is good (24MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 not so great battery life (235 shots)
84
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 good  resolution (24MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon M50 Landscape photography factors
Canon R50 Landscape photography factors
79
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 not so great battery life (235 per charge)
80
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 saves RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon M50 as a Vlogging camera
 Canon R50 as a Vlogging camera
85
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen capability
 has image stabilization
 supports face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has mic socket
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 features face detect focus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic support
 does not have image stabilization
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Canon M50 vs Canon R50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Canon R50
 Canon EOS M50Canon EOS R50
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS M50 Canon EOS R50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-02-26 2023-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 143 651
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Canon RF
Total lenses 23 37
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6m at ISO 100
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB No USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 375 grams (0.83 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 235 photos 370 photos
Battery style Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Single UHS-II SD card slot
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $779 $679