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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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£295
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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

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7 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
Casual
8.5
Travel
8.0
Vlogging & Video
7.5
Portrait
7.5
Street
7.0
Sports & Action
5.5
Great For
📷
Casual Dual Pixel AF, a flip screen, and a built-in EVF make it easy to shoot well in any situation.
✈️
Travel Compact body, reliable AF, and an EVF make it a well-rounded travel companion.
🎬
Vlogging & Video Articulating screen and face-tracking AF are great for vlogging — stick to 1080p for best results.
👤
Portrait Face-detection AF and 24MP deliver reliable, sharp portraits in good light.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🏅
Sports & Action No IBIS and a modest burst rate limit performance with fast, unpredictable subjects.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment. 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.