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Canon EOS R50 V
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Canon · Mirrorless · 24.2 MP · APS-C · 6K video

Canon EOS R50 V

KEY FACTS
BrandCanon
Announcement dateMar 2025
Released2025
Camera typeMirrorless
What We Like
+Compact, lightweight video-first design ideal for vlogging and content creation
+Powerful 24.2MP APS-C sensor with excellent image quality and Canon color science
+4K 60p video capability with advanced Cinema EOS features (Canon Log 3, false color, zebras)
+Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with reliable face/eye/subject detection and tracking
+Multiple streaming options (USB-C, HDMI, Live Switcher, Camera Connect app)
+Dual tripod mounts and front record button optimized for vertical and hands-free shooting
Worth Knowing
−No electronic viewfinder; reliance on LCD screen makes outdoor shooting less comfortable
−4K 60p requires significant 1.56x crop that limits wide-angle framing
−Limited native RF-S lens options compared to established DSLR ecosystems
−Heavy rolling shutter in video mode affects fast-moving subjects and camera pans

General

Brand
Canon
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Mar 2025
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2025
Camera type
Mirrorless
Read our notes on general
The Canon EOS R50 V is a small mirrorless camera designed for vloggers and consumers looking to take video, built around the same 24MP APS-C sensor found in the more stills-oriented EOS R50. The camera fuses the form factor of the standard R50 with the functionality of Canon's cine cameras—everything from tally lamps and aspect markers to log modes. The R50 V is a solid video camera, but is let down by its heavy crop to achieve 4K 60p and slow rolling shutter. For content creators prioritizing compact design and integrated video features at an entry-level price point, this is a compelling option.

Sensor

Type
24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Image Processor
DIGIC X
ISO
100-32,000 (expandable to 51,200 for stills), 100-12,800 (expandable to 16,000-25,600 for movies)

Video

Max Resolution
4K UHD 60p (with 1.56x crop), 4K 30p (6K oversampled, full-width), Full HD 120p
Color Depth
10-bit 4:2:2
Recording Formats
XF-AVC S, XF-HEVC S
Log Modes
Canon Log 3, HLG, PQ, Canon709
Features
False Color, Zebras, Cinema View (2.35:1 aspect ratio), Movie IS, Smooth Skin mode, Close-up Demo mode, Slow/Fast motion recording
Max video resolution
ⓘ
The best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video.
6K

Autofocus

System
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Modes
Face/Eye/Head/Body detection, Animal detection (Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses), Vehicle detection (Racing cars, Motorcycles, Aircraft, Trains), Spot AF, 1-point AF, Flexible Zone AF
Coverage
651 zones/4503 positions for stills, 527 zones/3713 positions for movies

Shutter

Electronic
1/8000s
First Curtain Electronic
1/4000s
X Sync
1/250s (electronic, 1st curtain only)

Continuous shooting

First Curtain Electronic
12 fps
Silent Electronic
15 fps with RAW over 2 seconds

ISO

Stills
100-32,000 (expandable to 51,200)
Video
100-12,800 (expandable to 16,000-25,600)

Display

Type
3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen
Dots
1,040,000
Aspect Ratio
3:2

Build

Screen
3.0-inch 1,040,000-dot vari-angle touchscreen LCD
Design Features
Front record button, vertical and horizontal tripod mounts, zoom lever for Power Zoom lenses, tally light, side-mounted SD card slot

Audio

Input
3.5mm stereo mini-jack (external microphone)
Output
3.5mm stereo mini-jack (headphone)
Microphone Array
3-microphone array with noise reduction
Recording
LPCM 24-bit, 4-channel audio

Connectivity

Wireless
Wi-Fi 5 GHz/2.4 GHz, Bluetooth 5.1
Ports
USB-C (UVC/UAC streaming, charging), Micro-HDMI, 3.5mm microphone jack, 3.5mm headphone jack, Multi-function accessory shoe
Streaming
Live Switcher Mobile app, Camera Connect app, HDMI streaming, USB UVC/UAC

Battery

Type
LP-E17
Life
Approx. 480 shots (LCD)

Mode dial

Video Modes
7 video-focused modes
Features
Auto, Manual, Scene (Close-up Demo, Smooth Skin), Movie IS, Slow/Fast motion, stills mode

Optics

Lens Compatibility
RF and RF-S lenses natively; EF/EF-S with Mount Adapter
Crop Factor
1.6x (APS-C)
Megapixels
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The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
24.2 MP050
Sensor format
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Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
APS-C
Lens mount
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The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Canon RF
Viewfinder type
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The viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens.
None

Performance

Continuous Shooting
12 fps (first-curtain electronic), 15 fps (silent electronic shutter)
Buffer
RAW: 59 frames, JPEG: 140 frames
Shutter Speed
1/8000 (electronic), 1/4000 (first-curtain electronic), 1/250 X-Sync
Battery Life
Approx. 480 shots (at 23°C)

Recording

Audio
3-microphone array, supports 24-bit 4-channel LPCM recording via multi-function shoe
Recording Time
Up to 2 hours at 4K 60p
Media
UHS-II SD card slot

Features

Screen size
3.0"
Flip screen
ⓘ
A flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles.
Yes
Touch screen
ⓘ
Touchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons.
Yes
Wi-Fi
ⓘ
Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly.
Yes

Storage and battery

Dual memory card slots
No