The Canon M50 is a model that has been on the market long enough to know that it is one of those cameras that ends up being remembered over the years. It was Canon's first mirrorless to introduce 4K recording and it earned its place in the market for the surprises it brought with it.
Today I am going to tell you why it is one of those cameras that you have to keep on your radar when buying a camera, even if it is not one of the most recent innovations.
IDEAL USER TYPE
This camera is ideal for the amateur user who does not want to take professional photography and does not need the latest innovations that appear on the market but who is looking for quality and comfort.
Highly recommended for vloggers, street or travel photography, since it is very comfortable to take anywhere and very discreet.
CANON M50: FEATURES
The Canon EOS M50 is a compact mirrorless camera with an elegant design and great features for photography and video, such as 4K recording or Wi-Fi. But let 's see its features in more detail:
| Sensor | CMOS 22.3x14.9mm |
| megapixels | 24.2MP |
| Processor | digital 8 |
| focus points | 143 |
| Mount | Canon EF-M |
| Shooting speed max. | 1/4000 sec |
| ISO | Auto, 100-25600 (expandable up to 51200) |
| Burst | 10.0fps |
| Flash | Built-in and shoe for external |
| Screen | 3″ tactile and articulated |
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Video | 4K |
| external microphone | |
| battery life | 235 shots |
| Dimensions | 116.3 x 88.1 x 58.7mm |
| Weight | 387g |
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THE CANON EOS M50
Of course, like any other camera, it has its shadows and highlights. What we like the most and what we like the least.
| ADVANTAGES | DISADVANTAGES |
|---|---|
| Flip-up touch screen | The body is not sealed |
| 143 focus points | Crop in 4K videos |
| Image quality | relatively small viewfinder |
| Size and weight | Battery duration |
CANON M50 BATTERY
Batteries for Canon M50 are rechargeable lithium-ion LP-E12. It is true that they do not last too long, so it is advisable to have a spare, especially if you are going to record videos.
And if the original battery is beyond your budget, you can always resort to compatible brands, such as this oneor this other.
PRICE OF THE CANON M50
The Canon M50 is on the second-hand market from 600 euros (Unavailable product)the body alone.
The final price will depend on the age of the camera, the place where you buy it, the need of the seller, etc. Which brings me to the next section.
BUY SECOND-HAND CANON M50
To buy a second-hand Canon M50 , or any other camera, I recommend reading these tips first . So you won't regret it later.
And it is that second-hand purchases of photographic material can give you great satisfaction, but as long as you do them with the appropriate precautions.
GALLERY OF PHOTOS TAKEN WITH THE CANON EOS M50
Let's see now some photos taken with the Canon M50, because as much as I tell you that it captures high-quality images, what better to see with your own eyes, right?
As you can see, this is a very compact mirrorless camera, perfect for getting started and getting great results, apparently simple and easy to use but with higher-end features. If you have the possibility of acquiring it second hand, you will not regret it. And if you want to know more Canon cameras and/or their lenses, here is the complete guide .
Have you already tried it? Leave us a comment and tell us how your experience with it has been. And if you found it useful, feel free to share this review with your photography colleagues.
