Canon EOS R50 V
Announced March 26, 2025
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Canon EOS R50 V is a compact, video-centric mirrorless camera that provides creators with high-quality 4K output, 10-bit color, and convenient vertical shooting tools. Although it lacks in-body image stabilization and an electronic viewfinder, its reliable autofocus and accessible controls make it a strong entry point for those upgrading from smartphones.
Weighted from 30 reviewer scores
Pros
- Reliable and fast autofocus performance
- Compact, lightweight design with dedicated vertical shooting tripod mounts
- Video-focused features including C-Log 3, 10-bit recording, and tally lights
- High-quality 4K video and still image output
- Comprehensive audio connectivity with mic and headphone jacks
Cons
- Lack of in-body image stabilization
- Absence of an electronic viewfinder
- Significant crop when shooting 4K at 60p
- Small, shallow handgrip that can feel uncomfortable
- Rolling shutter issues during motion or panning
- Launch price $650 (USD)
- Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS
- Video 4K 59.94p
- Stabilization None
- Burst 15 fps electronic 12 fps mechanical
What the Reviewers Say
All 30 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- PetaPixel 7/10
If you are invested in the EOS R lineup and need a small affordable second camera, the long record times and Canon video profiles make the R50 V an ideal purchase.
- DPReview 84/100
While the rolling shutter performance, crop in 4K60p and few UI quirks make it hard to recommend this camera to absolutely anyone interested in video, it’s undoubtedly still worth considering if you’re looking to get into vlogging or videography [...]
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It’s certainly becoming quite a crowded market though and any camera aimed at video creators will also have to compete with the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, my own preferred model for casual handheld work.
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The Canon EOS R50 V is an ideal choice for the creator stepping up from a smartphone or an advanced videographer who needs a compact, lightweight camera. The R50 V's design highly favors movie capture, but it is a highly qualified still camera as well.
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So if video work on a Canon APSC camera is your bag, then go for it. It comes recommended.
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Whether that's enough to swing the big price difference in Sony's favour is up to you. Overall, the EOS R50 V is a well-thought-out and surprisingly affordable hybrid that is much more than just a cut-down R50 for video or vlogger-only camera.
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There are plenty of us looking for a suitably easy entry point into this medium, however, plus a device that still offers room to grow. And with the R50 V we might just have found it.
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What the original R50 was to stills, the R50 V is to video and content creation: a powerful, portable powerhouse that takes advanced features and puts them front and center for creators looking to graduate from phones and fixed-lens compacts.
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Thoughtful touches like a tripod socket for vertical capture and a good set of in-camera looks push the R50 V over the top [...] it's the best vlogging ILC you'll find for less than $1,000.
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For beginner vloggers on a budget, but with aspirations towards upgrading their setup with additional lenses in the future, this video-centric mirrorless camera might be the ideal choice.
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The Canon EOS R50 V is a great stepping stone for those who want to dip their toes into the ocean of mirrorless cameras — especially video-specific mirrorless cameras.
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It’s easy to pick up and capture great video, and that’s why it’s currently the best beginner video camera right now.
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[I]n summary, I've really loved using the Canon EOS R50 V here. A good litmus test for me is that I recorded and published a video using it instead of our usual like $5,000 video rig and nobody complained.
- Photo Review 8.6/10
The EOS R50 V is an interchangeable lens camera for content creators who want extended shooting controls for livestreaming, vlogging to cinematic projects and social media content.
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At the end of the test, I was really impressed. The EOS R50 V was small, compact, easy to mount onto a gimbal, and shot superb footage – especially considering that it also shoots Canon Log 3 and blends in with some more professional cameras.
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At the end of this Canon EOS R50 V review I realise that Canon hasn’t just chopped up the R50 and repackaged it. They’ve taken a step back, looked at what modern creators actually need, and delivered something that answers those needs directly.
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For an entry-level R-series Canon camera, the EOS R50 V proves surprisingly capable, offering 24-megapixel stills, 60 FPS video clips and sufficient manual control for astrophotographers.
- Photography News 91/100
All in all, the R50 V is a well-specified, capable camera that’s temptingly priced for a range of creators looking to move up from their smartphones or find a budget route into multimedia.
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For some, the original Canon R50 makes a lot of sense, but for others, the updated video features, smaller form factor, and vertical shooting options in the Canon EOS R50 V make it the better choice.
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[T]he R50V is a fantastic beginner camera.
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Do you want to have the option to use some more advanced settings, but not too much? Then the Canon EOS R50 V is definitely recommended.
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The R50V is a fun little camera. It feels like a toy, and even just waving it around it takes great pictures pretty much all by itself.
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Here’s how it works. Although the EOS R50 V’s design is rather bare bones, delve deeper and there’s plenty of meat on the menu here for more adventurous image makers, with the consistent Canon quality to match our digital desires.
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I like it that Canon allows multiple custom settings to be assigned and quickly accessed via the mode dial. However, switching between the standard photography modes still requires digging into the menu, which slows things down a bit.
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Long story short, if you don't have the expectation you get performance from a $4,000 camera, some kind magically now in a $700 body. This Canon EOS R50 V is a real winner from Canon.
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While the core imaging specs aren’t drastically different from the R50, the user experience is greatly improved for vloggers and streamers. It’s a strong entry point into the Canon EOS ecosystem for creators, and the bundled kits offer good value for those starting out.
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[W]hether you already own Canon EF or RF lenses or you're looking to get the cheapest, best quality mirrorless camera possible, I think the Canon EOS R50 V has you covered.
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[I]t's still a high recommendation from me.
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I would call Canon EOS R50V a very strong step in a direction of affordable content-creation mirrorless cameras. Overall it delivers very good video and image quality, has a fast and reliable autofocus, and a compact, creator-friendly set of features.
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This $600 camera punches way above its weight, and it delivers results that I think genuinely hold up next to some of my much more expensive cameras, and it makes this a no-brainer for people that mainly shoot 4K 24, 25, or 30p.
