Canon EOS M50

Compact mirrorless camera for everyday content creation

Canon EOS M50
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Canon
Model 2680C001

Key Features

SENSOR 24.1MP APS-C CMOS sensor
PROCESSOR DIGIC 8 image processor for fast performance
AUTOFOCUS Dual Pixel CMOS AF with 143 points
PHASE DETECTION On-sensor phase detection covering 88% horizontal, 100% vertical
VIDEO 4K UHD at 24p, 1080p at 60p
STABILIZATION Combination IS (in-lens + digital 5-axis)
BURST RATE 10 fps (AF-S) or 7.4 fps (AF-C)
VIEWFINDER 0.39-inch OLED EVF with 2.36m dots
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot vari-angle touchscreen
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, Micro-HDMI, Micro-USB, 3.5mm mic
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I)
WEATHER SEALING No official weather sealing; polycarbonate construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 235 shots per charge (LP-E12)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon EOS M50

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Accessed via function button
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via main dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via main dial
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Canon EOS M50

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Canon EOS M50 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Canon EOS M50

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Technical Specification

Sensor APS-C CMOS
Resolution 24.1 Megapixels
ISO Range 100-25600 (exp. to 51200)
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 sec
Burst Rate 10 fps
Video 4K 24p / 1080p 60p
Stabilization Digital 5-axis (Movie IS)
Viewfinder 2.36m-dot OLED EVF
LCD 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro-USB, HDMI
Battery Life 235 shots
Weight 387g
Dimensions 116.3 x 88.1 x 58.7 mm