Canon

Canon EOS M50

The Canon EOS M50 was the first EF-M camera to offer 4K video — and became one of Canon's most popular mirrorless cameras as a result. Its 24.1MP Dual Pixel CMOS AF sensor delivers excellent autofocus with face and subject tracking, and the built-in EVF makes it the most complete-feeling camera in the entry-level EF-M range. The fully articulating touchscreen is ideal for vlogging, and the compact, well-designed body is comfortable to hold. The caveat is its 4K: the footage uses a significant crop and Dual Pixel AF is disabled in 4K mode, making 1080p/60p the practical video option. Its successor, the M50 Mark II, addressed some of these limitations — but the original M50 remains one of the most capable and well-rounded EF-M cameras on the used market.

GearFrame's Take

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.

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£269
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£289
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Value & Depreciation
£540
Launch price
→
£350
Today
=
35%
Value drop
Over ~8 years, this camera has cost roughly £24/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.

What fits the Canon EOS M50

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Memory card
SD Single slot Cheapest at V30 / U3+: £15.99 · Lexar Professional 1066x 64GB SD
Top mode needs V30 / U3 (from its top video mode and burst rate) SD cards and speeds →
Filter size Depends on the lens. The commonest threads on Canon EF-M lenses: 52mm543mm355mm349mm262mm239mm167mm177mm1 Number = lenses with that thread. Your lens's size is on its product page. All filter sizes →
Core
Released
2018
Sensor
24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel)
Resolution
24.1 MP
Mount
Canon EF-M mount
Dimensions
116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm
Weight
387g (body only)
Weather Sealed
No
Performance
Autofocus
Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection
Burst Rate
10fps
Battery Life
~235 shots (CIPA)
Features
Video
4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p
Viewfinder
Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type
Screen
3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Memory Cards
Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity
Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
APS-C
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Fully articulating
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
235 shots
Dimensions
116 × 88 × 59mm
Weight (Grams)
387g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Face, Eye
Max Burst Rate
10.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
No
Maximum Native ISO
25600
Max Video Resolution
4K
Max 4K Frame Rate
24fps
10-Bit Video
No
Log Profile
No
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
No

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21 lenses compatible with the Canon EF-M mount mount.

Who should buy this
  • 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
GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
6.1/10
Street
6.5/10
Travel
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
4.7/10
Vlogging & Video
5.2/10
Filmmaking
4.6/10
Documentary
4.8/10
Sports & Action
5.5/10
Landscape
4.8/10
Wildlife
5.4/10
Casual
5.5/10
Food
6.2/10
Macro
4.8/10
Architecture
5.0/10
Astrophotography
4.3/10
✅ Great For
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Street 6.5 Strong on portability, autofocus and viewfinder.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Astrophotography 4.3 Held back by astro aids and battery life.
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Filmmaking 4.6 Held back by cinema features and stabilisation.
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Wedding & Events 4.7 Held back by pro reliability and generation.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →

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Series history
Canon EOS M Series
Canon's compact EF-M mirrorless system — from beginner to enthusiast.
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