EOS R50 V

If you make regular vlogs, live stream or shoot travel videos you want a camera that looks and sounds better than a phone but stays pocketable and simple to use. The EOS R50 V is Canon's video-first APS‑C mirrorless aimed squarely at creators who need 4K footage, reliable autofocus and an easy streaming workflow without hauling a heavy rig. ## What makes it worth it It pairs a 24MP APS‑C sensor and Canon's fast Dual Pixel AF system for sharp stills and dependable subject/eye tracking in video — DPReview praised its autofocus as a real advantage in run‑and‑gun shooting. The kit includes Canon's RF‑S 14–30mm F4–6.3 IS STM PZ power‑zoom lens, which gives smooth powered zooming on-camera that makes framing easier for single‑operator shoots. For streaming and live work it supports USB‑C UVC/UAC 4K60 webcam output plus clean HDMI, and Canon added a 3‑microphone array and the Multi‑Function Shoe so you can attach better mics and lights. ## Where it falls short The bundled lens is a practical video zoom but slow (f/4–6.3) and not the best in low light, and the RF‑S lens ecosystem is still smaller than Sony's E or Fujifilm's X options, so expanding beyond the kit can be more expensive. If you want a compact vlogging setup that can record 4K60, stream at high quality and give smoother zooms out of the box, buy this; if you prioritise low‑light prime lenses or a larger native lens ecosystem, look at Sony or Fujifilm alternatives instead.

£809.99