Highlights
• 24.1MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
• DIGIC 8 Image Processor
• 2.36m-Dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder
• 3.0" Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD
• UHD 4K and HD 720p120 Video Recording
• Built-In Wi-Fi with NFC, Bluetooth
• Dual Pixel CMOS AF
• ISO 100-25600, Extended ISO 51200
EOS M50
Do your stories justice
A sleek design classic, this mirrorless camera will inspire you to make memorable stories you’ll be proud to share thanks to technologies like 4k movies, a DSLR sized sensor and effortless connectivity.
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DIGITAL CAMERAEOS M50
IMAGE SENSOR
Type22.3 x 14.9mm CMOS
Effective PixelsApprox. 24.1 megapixels
Total PixelsApprox 25.8 megapixels
Aspect Ratio3:2
Low-Pass FilterBuilt-in/Fixed
Sensor CleaningEOS integrated cleaning system
Colour Filter TypePrimary Colour
IMAGE PROCESSOR
TypeDIGIC 8
LENS
Lens MountEF-M (EF and EF-S lenses compatible via Mount adapter EF-EOS M)
Focal LengthEquivalent to 1.6x the focal length of the lens
Image StabilisationOptical Image Stabilizer on compatible lens
Movie: In-camera Digital IS available. Further stabilisation enhancements from lenses compatible with Dynamic IS
FOCUSING
TypeDual Pixel CMOS AF System. Phase detection pixels built onto imaging sensor [20]
Contrast detection method is used during 4K Movie Servo AF
AF System/ PointsMaximum 143/99 points depending on lens.
Max 25 frames in Zone AF [15]
Freely position 1 AF point/ 1 AF Zone via manual selection (area available lens dependent)
AF working rangeEV -2 - 18 (at 23 °C, ISO 100, with EF-M 22mm f/2 STM)
AF ModesOne-Shot AF and Servo AF
AF Point SelectionFace + Tracking: Face and subject tracking via automatic recognition/ manual selection via touchscreen. Automatic selection over AF points when no face recognised within frame.
Eye AF available in One Shot AF
Smooth Zone AF: Manual zone selection, plus automatic selection over AF points within selected zone
1-point AF: Manual selection via touchscreen/ buttons
Selected AF point displayIndicated on LCD monitor/ EVF
Predictive AF (7)
AF LockLocked when shutter button is pressed half way or customisable AE Lock Button
AF Assist Beamvia LED assist beam
Manual FocusWith EF & EF-S lenses - Select via AF/MF switch on lens
With EF-M lenses - Select via dedicated MF Button/ other customisable buttons (toggle AF/MF).
MF Peaking available
AF+MF available (Manual focus adjustment after One-Shot AF)
Magnify image available during MF (5x or 10x)
Focus Bracketing
AF Microadjustment
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Metering modesReal-time metering from the image sensor
(1) Evaluative metering (384 zones)
(2) Partial metering at center (approx. 6.4% of Live View Screen)
(3) Center weighted average metering
(4) Spot metering (approx. 2.8% of Live View Screen)
Center weighted only in Movie recording
Metering RangeStill image: EV 0 - 20 (at 23 °C, ISO 100)
Movie: EV 0 - 20 (at 23 °C, ISO 100)
AE LockAuto: In One-shot AF mode with evaluative metering exposure is locked when focus is achieved.
Manual: By AE lock Button in creative zone modes.
Exposure Compensation+/-3 EV in 1/3 stop increments
AEB3 shots, +/- 2 EV, 1/3-stop increments (can be used together with Exposure Compensation)
ISO Sensitivity (8)ISO AUTO (100 - 6400), 100 - 25600 in 1/3 stop increments. ISO can be expanded to 51200
4K Movie: ISO AUTO (100 - 6400), 100 - 6400 in 1/3-stop increments. Full HD and HD Movie: ISO AUTO (100 - 12800), ISO 100 - 12800 in 1/3-stop increments. ISO can be expanded to 25600
SHUTTER
TypeElectronically controlled focal-place shutter
Speed30 - 1/4000 sec (1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)
WHITE BALANCE
TypeAuto white balance with the imaging sensor
SettingsAuto (Ambience Priority), Auto (White Priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White
Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Colour Temperature (100 Kelvin increments)
White balance compensation:
1. Blue/Amber +/-9 levels
2. Magenta/ Green +/-9 levels
Custom White BalanceYes, 1 setting can be registered
WB Bracketing
VIEWFINDER
Type0.39-type OLED Electronic Viewfinder
Approx. 2,360,000 dots
Coverage (Vertical/Horizontal)Approx 100%
Magnification
EyepointApprox 22mm
Dioptre CorrectionYes
Focusing Screen
Mirror
Viewfinder InformationCustomisable and toggle via INFO. Button
(1) Liveview image with exposure info
(2) Liveview image with basic info
(3) Liveview image with full info
Customisable settings:
Grid overlay (x3 formats), Histogram (Brightness/ RGB), Electronic Level, Multi aspect ratios
Depth of field previewYes
Eyepiece shutter
LCD MONITOR
Type7.5 cm (3.0”) Touchscreen LCD (TFT). 3:2 aspect ratio. Approx. 1,040,000 dots. Electrostatic capacitive type. Vari-Angle
CoverageApprox 100%
Viewing Angle (horizontally/vertically)
Coating
Brightness AdjustmentAdjustable to one of seven levels
Display OptionsCustomisable and toggle via INFO. Button
(1) Liveview image with exposure info
(2) Liveview image with basic info
(3) Liveview image with full info
Customisable settings:
Grid overlay (x3 formats), Histogram (Brightness/ RGB), Electronic Level, Multi aspect ratios, Hints and Tips
FLASH
Built-in Flash GN (ISO 100, meters)5
Built-in Flash CoverageMaximum coverage at approx. 15mm (35mm equivalent: approx. 24mm)
Built-in Flash recycle timeApprox. 3 seconds [27]
ModesAuto (E-TTL II)
Red-Eye ReductionYes - with red eye reduction lamp
X-sync1/200 sec
Flash Exposure Compensation+/- 2 EV in 1/3 increments
Flash Exposure Bracketing
Flash Exposure LockYes
Second Curtain SynchronisationYes
HotShoe/ PC terminalYes/No
External Flash CompatibilityE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
External Flash ControlVia camera setting/ flash setting menu
SHOOTING
ModesScene Intelligent Auto, Hybrid Auto, Creative Assist, SCN(Self-Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Landscape, Sports, Close-up, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Silent Mode), Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect , HDR Art standard, vivid, bold, embossed), Program AE , Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual exposure, Movie (Movie auto exposure, Movie manual exposure, Time-lapse movie)
Picture StylesAuto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
Colour SpacesRGB and Adobe RGB
Image ProcessingHighlight Tone Priority (standard and enhanced)
Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)
Long exposure noise reduction
High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings + Multi Shot NR)
Lens peripheral illumination correction
Chromatic aberration correction
Diffraction correction
Creative Assist:
Presets
Background Blur (5 settings)
Brightness (19 levels)
Contrast (9 levels)
Saturation (9 levels)
Color Tone 1 & 2 (19 levels)
Monochrome (Off/Black and white/Sepia/Blue/Purple/Green)
Drive modesSingle, High-Speed Continuous, Low-Speed Continuous, Self timer (2s, 10s, Custom, Remote)
Continuous ShootingOne shot AF: Approx. 10 shots/sec for up to 33 frames in JPEG and 10 frames in RAW [21]
With Servo AF: Approx. 7.4 shots/sec for up to approx 47 frames in JPEG
[22]
Intervalometer
LIVE VIEW MODE
Type
CoverageApprox. 100% (horizontally and vertically)
Frame Rate
Focusing
Metering
Display Options
FILE TYPE
Still Image TypeJPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.31 compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0)
RAW: RAW (CR3 14-bit),
Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
RAW+JPEG simultaneous recordingYes, RAW + various JPEG compression possible
Image SizeRAW: (3:2) 6000 x 4000, (4:3) 5328 x 4000, (16:9) 6000 x 3368, (1:1) 4000 x 4000
JPEG 3:2: (L) 6000 x 4000, (M) 3984 x 2656, (S1) 2976 x 1984, (S2) 2400 x 1600
JPEG 4:3: (L) 5328 x 4000, (M) 3552 x 2664, (S1) 2656 x 1992, (S2) 2112 x 1600
JPEG 16:9: (L) 6000 x 3368, (M) 3984 x 2240, (S1) 2976 x 1680 (S2) 2400 x 1344
JPEG 1:1: (L) 4000 x 4000, (M) 2656 x 2656, (S1) 1984 x 1984, (S2) 1600 x 1600
In-camera RAW processing & Image Resize available in playback
Movie TypeMP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)]
Movie Size4K - 3840 x 2160 (23.98, 25 fps)
Full HD - 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.976 fps)
HD - 1280 x 720 (119.9, 100, 59.94, 50 fps)
Movie LengthMax duration 29min 59sec, Max file size 4GB
Sound Files
FoldersNew folders can be created and selected
File Numbering(1) Continuous, Auto Reset
(2) Manual Reset
OTHER FEATURES
Custom Functions9 customisable buttons
Metadata TagUser copyright information (Author's Name, Copyright Details)
Image rating (0-5 stars)
LCD Panel / Illumination
Water/ Dust resistance
Sound Memo
Intelligent Orientation Sensor
Playback zoom15 steps plus smooth pinch-to-zoom
Display Formats(1) Single image with information (toggle options)
(2) Single image
(3) Index display (4/9/36/100 images)
(4) Jump Display (1/10/custom number image, by shot date, by rating, by folder, by movies only, protected only)
Slide ShowPlayback time: 1/2/3/5/10/30 seconds
Repeat: On/Off
Transition Effects: Off, Slide in 1-2, Fade 1-3
HistogramBrightness/ RGB
Highlight AlertYes
Image Erase/ProtectionErase: Single image, Selected images, Selected range, All images
Protection: Selected images, Selected range, All images. Unprotect all images
Data Verification
Menu Categories(1) Shooting menu (x8)
(2) Playback menu (x4)
(3) Setup menu (x5)
(4) Display menu
(5) My Menu
Menu Languages29 Languages
English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukrainian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Malay, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Hindi, Japanese
Firmware UpdateFirmware update possible by the user.
INTERFACE
ComputerHi-Speed USB (Micro USB)
OtherWireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n), (2.4 GHz only, 1-11 ch), with Dynamic NFC support [17]
Bluetooth® (Specification version 4.1, Bluetooth low energy technology) [23] [25]
HDMI (Micro - Type-D connector), HDR output to compatible TV supported
DIRECT PRINT
Canon PrintersCanon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge
PictBridgeCanon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge
STORAGE
TypeSD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
SUPPORTED OPERATING SYSTEM
PC & MacintoshWindows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1 [24]
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11 / 10.12
For Wi-Fi connection to a PC:
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10
For Image Transfer Utility:
Windows 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 SP1
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11 / 10.12
SOFTWARE
Browsing & Printing
Image ProcessingDigital Photo Professional
OtherPicture Style Editor, EOS Utility, Image Transfer Utility
Camera Connect app available on iOS and Android devices [25]
POWER SOURCE
Batteries1 x Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E12
Battery lifeApprox. 235 shots (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) [5]
Eco Mode: Approx. 370 shots
Movie Recording: Approx. 85 mins
Playback time when playing back a slideshow of still images: Approx. 4 hrs
Battery Indicator4 levels
Power savingDisplay off (15, 30 sec or 1, 3, 5, 10, 30 mins)
Auto Power Down (30 sec or 1, 3, 5, 10 mins, Disable)
Viewfinder off (1, 3 min, disable)
ECO mode
Power Supply & Battery ChargersBattery charger LC-E12E
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700
DC Coupler DR-E12
PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Body MaterialsPolycarbonate
Operating Environment0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity
Dimensions (WxHxD)116.3 x 88.1 x 58.7mm
Weight (body only)Approx 387g (black), 390g (white), CIPA testing standard including battery and memory card
ACCESSORIES
Viewfinder
Cases / StrapsBody Jacket EH32-CJ (beige)
Body Jacket EH32-CJ (light brown)
Neck Strap EM-E2 (black)
Neck Strap EM-E2 (white)
Neck Strap EM-200DB
Wireless File Transmitter
LensesEF-M lenses
All EF and EF-S lenses compatible via Mount adapter EF-EOS M
FlashCanon Speedlites (including 90EX, 220EX, 270EX, 270EX II, 320EX, 380EX, 420EX, 430EX, 430EX II, 430EX III, 430EX III-RT, 550EX, 580EX, 580EX II, 600EX, 600EX-RT, 600EX II-RT, Macro-Ring-Lite, MR-14EX II, Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E2, Speedlite Transmitter ST-E3-RT)
Off-Camera Shoe Cord OC-E3, Speedlite Bracket SB-E2
Battery Grip
Remote Controller/ SwitchBluetooth Remote BR-E1
OtherInterface cable IFC-400PCU
Mount Adapter EF-EOSM
