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Canon has released 20 cameras since launching the RF mount in 2018, but it had one gaping hole in a key market: vlogging. Now, the company has patched that with the launch of the $700 R50 V that’s aimed at creators on a budget and designed to take on Sony’s ZV-E10 II.
The R50 V has the same 24-megapixel APS-C sensor as the R50, but adds vlogging-friendly features like 4K 60p video, C-Log3 for extra dynamic range, a livestreaming button and a side tripod socket for vertical video. It’s cheaper than the $1,100 ZV-E10 II and even costs a bit less than the older ZV-E10. After some lengthy testing, however, I found that it was missing some key features compared to its Sony rivals, particularly those that make vlogging easier for beginners.
Canon/Engadget 83 100 Expert Score Canon EOS R50 V Canon’s EOS R50 V is a solid budget vlogging camera thanks to the excellent video quality, but it’s missing important features compared to its rivals. Pros Good photo and video quality
Fast and accurate autofocus
Cooling fan allows extended shooting
Decently fast photo shooting Cons Rolling shutter distortion
No in-body stabilization
Lacks rival’s vlogging friendly features
Mediocre battery life $699 at Amazon Explore More Buying Options $699 at Best Buy
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