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Canon EOS R50
Canon2023
Canon MirrorlessMount: Canon RFReleased 2023

Canon EOS R50

Full factory technical datasheet and laboratory hardware reference for the Canon EOS R50, featuring a 24.2MP APS-C Dual Pixel CMOS sensor, 15 fps continuous burst, and 4K30 6K-Oversampled recording.

Camera Type
mirrorless
Sensor Resolution
24.2 MP
Max Continuous Burst
15 fps
IBIS Stabilization
None
Battery (CIPA)
370 Shots
Weight
375 g
Quick Technical Verdict & Summary

Hardware Engineering Overview: Canon EOS R50

The Canon EOS R50 is a APS-C mirrorless camera engineered with a 24.2 MP APS-C Dual Pixel CMOS sensor (22.3 × 14.9 mm) and native Canon RF lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 15 fps burst shooting with lens-based optical stabilization and 4K30 6K-Oversampled recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture
24.2 Megapixel APS-C Dual Pixel CMOS (22.3 × 14.9 mm) driven by the DIGIC X image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios.
Autofocus & Continuous Speed
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with 651 phase-detect points. Captures 15 fps burst speed with Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft).
In-Body Image Stabilization
No mechanical in-body sensor shift; relies on optical lens stabilization (OIS).
Video & Motion Capabilities
4K30 6K-Oversampled internal recording at 10-bit 4:2:2 HDR PQ. Features Full Cinema Log Profile Suite and 3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output.
Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating
Weighs 375g in a 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8 mm body. Features Single SD UHS-I Slot, 2.36M-dot OLED EVF, and CIPA rated for 370 shots per full charge.
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Sensor & Image Quality

Photodiode architecture, active imaging area, and processor pipeline

Effective Resolution
24.2 Megapixels (MP)
Sensor Type & Architecture
APS-C Dual Pixel CMOS
Sensor Physical Size
22.3 × 14.9 mm
Supported Aspect Ratios
3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon RF
Image Processor Engine
DIGIC X
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detection coverage, neural subject recognition, and burst mechanics

Autofocus System
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Phase-Detect Focus Points
651 AF Points / Zones
AI Subject Recognition
Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Burst Speed (Mechanical / Electronic)
14 fps (Mechanical) / 15 fps (Electronic)
Maximum Continuous Burst Rate
15 fps
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
No Internal IBIS (Digital / Lens OIS Only)
03

Video Capabilities

Internal recording codecs, chroma subsampling, log gammas, and I/O interfaces

Maximum Video Resolution
4K30 6K-Oversampled
Resolution & Frame Rate Matrix
4K30 6K-Oversampled at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Chroma Sampling
10-bit 4:2:2 HDR PQ
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI Connectivity
3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04

Hardware & Ergonomics

Storage media bays, optical viewfinder display, CIPA endurance, and chassis dimensions

Memory Card Slots
Single SD UHS-I Slot
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
2.36M-dot OLED EVF
Battery Life (CIPA Standard)
370 shots per charge
Body Weight (incl. Battery & Media)
375 g (0.83 lbs)
Exterior Dimensions (W × H × D)
116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8 mm

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