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EOS M50vs EOS R50

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS M50 Canon EOS M50 (2018) Starting from £350 new Best for Casual & Vlogging View EOS M50
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Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS R50 (2023) Starting from £599 new Best for Beginners & family View EOS R50

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Casual & Vlogging — EOS M50 (2018): The EOS M50 is the most complete-feeling entry-level EF-M camera — built-in EVF, fully articulating screen, Dual Pixel AF, and a well-designed compact body. Its 4K video carries a significant crop and loses Dual Pixel AF, making 1080p the practical option — but for stills and casual video, it remains an excellent used-market buy.

Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.

↓ Full specifications below

EOS M50 (2018)

  • Beginner photographers who want an EVF in a compact mirrorless
  • Vloggers who want face-tracking AF and a flip screen
  • Students stepping up to their first mirrorless camera
  • Used-market shoppers wanting a well-rounded EF-M package

EOS R50 (2023)

  • Beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
  • Family photographers who want reliable subject tracking in a compact body
  • R100 buyers who want a step up with better video and subject detection
  • Casual content creators who want a simple, capable RF camera on a budget

Quick take: The eos r50 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS M50 (2018)EOS R50 (2023)
Price £350 £599
Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) 24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 24.1MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking
Stabilisation None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate 10fps 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic
Battery Life ~235 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 387g (body only) 375g body only
Dimensions 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm
Weather Sealed No No
Viewfinder Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Canon EF-M mount Canon RF-S / RF
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre EOS M50EOS R50
Casual
8.5
Travel
8.0
Vlogging & Video
7.5
9.0
Portrait
7.5
9.0
Street
7.0
7.0
Sports & Action
5.5
4.0
Family & Everyday
9.0
Landscape
7.0

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