Quick answer: The Canon EOS R50 is a 24.2-megapixel APS-C RF-mount mirrorless camera. It accepts Canon RF and RF-S lenses directly, can use EF and EF-S lenses with the Mount Adapter EF-EOS R, records uncropped 4K up to 30 fps from oversampled 6K data, uses a single UHS-I SD card slot, and uses the LP-E17 battery.
This page is a practical reference for the questions that usually come up after reading a camera’s headline specifications.
Canon EOS R50 at a glance
- Sensor: APS-C CMOS, approximately 24.2 megapixels
- Lens mount: Canon RF
- Direct lens compatibility: RF and RF-S lenses
- Adapted lenses: Canon EF and EF-S with Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
- EF-M lenses: not compatible
- Memory card: one SD card slot, UHS-I compatible
- 4K video: up to 29.97 fps, oversampled from 6K
- Full HD high frame rate: up to about 120 fps
- Battery: LP-E17
- USB: USB-C, USB 2.0 data interface
- In-body image stabilization: no
- Body weight: about 328g black body only, about 375g with battery and card
What lenses fit the Canon R50?
RF and RF-S lenses mount directly. Canon EF and EF-S DSLR lenses can be used with the Canon Mount Adapter EF-EOS R. EF-M lenses from Canon’s older EOS M system do not fit and are not supported by that adapter.
See the detailed Canon R50 lens compatibility guide.
Does the Canon R50 have IBIS?
No. The EOS R50 does not provide sensor-shift in-body image stabilization for still photography. Stabilized RF and RF-S lenses can still provide optical stabilization. Canon also provides digital stabilization options for movie shooting.
Read what the lack of IBIS means in practice.
What memory card does the Canon R50 use?
The R50 has one SD card slot and supports UHS-I. Canon’s card requirements vary by recording mode. Standard 4K recording at 120 Mbps calls for UHS Speed Class 3 or higher, while lighter recording modes can use lower card classes.
See the Canon R50 memory card guide.
How much 4K video fits on a card?
Canon lists standard 4K at approximately 120 Mbps, or about 860 MB per minute. Canon’s own estimate is about 2 hours 21 minutes on a 128GB card in standard 4K, before considering your own file-management needs.
See the R50 recording-time breakdown.
Can the Canon R50 charge through USB-C?
Yes, with Canon’s supported USB power equipment. Canon specifies the USB Power Adapter PD-E1 for in-camera charging of the LP-E17 while the camera is off, and for supplying power while the camera is on.
Read the USB-C charging and power guide.
Can the R50 use an external microphone?
Yes. Canon lists a 3.5mm stereo microphone input, and the Multi-function Shoe can work with compatible Canon digital audio accessories such as the DM-E1D.
How long can it record continuously?
Canon states that the EOS R50 can record a single movie for up to one hour, subject to available card space, power, temperature, and mode-specific limits.
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Sources
Specifications on this page were checked against Canon U.S.A.’s EOS R50 technical specifications and Canon’s EOS R50 product manual.