Canon

EOS C50

Name: Canon EOS C50
Brand: Canon
Price: 2199 USD
Availability: InStock

Compact Super 35 cinema camera with RF mount, oversampled 4K, and creator-friendly controls.

$2,199

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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

12.1 MP

Sensor

Full Frame

ISO max

25,600

Burst

15 fps

60 fps

IBIS

6-stop

Weight

720 g

Battery

640 shots

Sensor size

Canon EOS C50

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Canon RF mount

First-party

Third-party

105+

Total available

Mount introduced 2018

Body size

Canon EOS C50

138 × 98 × 88 mm

720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)

138 × 98 × 88 mm · 720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Good

6.5/ 10

· Full-frame sensor — shallow depth of field for subject isolation
· Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Excellent

8.0/ 10

· 15fps burst — fast action ready
· 1,053 AF points — dense tracking grid

Video & Hybrid

Good

7.5/ 10

· 4K recording
· 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Fair

5.5/ 10

· Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range
· Weather sealed for outdoor conditions

Travel

Good

6.5/ 10

· 720g — manageable for travel
· 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Excellent

8.0/ 10

· Bird AF subject recognition
· Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair

5.5/ 10

· 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
· IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

✓ Compact cinema body
✓ RF mount
✓ Strong 4K oversampling
✓ Affordable cinema entry

Cons

– Super 35 sensor
– Smaller than C70 feature set
– Newer ecosystem

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Canon EOS C50

Sensor

Resolution12.1 MP

Sensor typeFull Frame CMOS

Sensor size36.0 × 24.0 mm

AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorDIGIC X

ISO

ISO min (native)100

ISO max (native)25,600

ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic

Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec

Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemDual Pixel CMOS AF II

AF points / zones1053

AF frame coverage100 %

AF low-light limit-6.5 EV

Eye AFYes

Animal / bird AFYes

Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)6 fps

Burst (electronic)15 fps

Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes

RAW buffer depth60 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD

4K max frame rate60 fps

Max video bit rate200 Mbps

Internal RAW videoYes

Log profileLog profile supported

CodecsH.265, H.264, ProRes

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationYes

IBIS effectiveness6 stops

Body

Weight720 g

Dimensions (W×H×D mm)138 × 98 × 88 mm

Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryLP-E6NH

Battery life (CIPA)640 shots

Storage

Card slots2

Card typesSD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF

EVF resolution2,360,000 dots

EVF magnification0.78 ×

EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in

LCD typeVari-angle

TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2

HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)

Wi-FiYes

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

BluetoothYes

Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountCanon RF