Canon has announced the EOS C50, the smallest and lightest camera in its Cinema EOS lineup. At 1.5 pounds, the C50 is designed to balance portability with professional-level video and stills capabilities.
At the center of the system is a newly developed 7K full frame CMOS sensor paired with Canon’s DIGIC DV7 processor. The camera records 12-bit Cinema Raw Light internally at up to 7K 60p, and also supports XF-AVC, XF-AVC S, and XF-HEVC S codecs in MP4 format. For still photography, the C50 captures 32.3-megapixel images and offers continuous shooting at up to 40 fps with the electronic shutter.
The EOS C50 is also the first Cinema EOS model to include full frame 3:2 open gate recording. For creators producing social media content, it supports simultaneous crop recording in aspect ratios of 9:17, 9:16, and 1:1 while capturing 4K or UHD video.
Canon EOS C50 Key Specifications
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Sensor: 7K full frame CMOS, approx. 32.3 megapixels effective
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Processor: DIGIC DV7
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Lens Mount: Canon RF mount (supports RF, EF, EF-S, PL via adapters)
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Video Recording:
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Cinema Raw Light (12-bit) up to 7K 60p
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XF-AVC, XF-AVC S, XF-HEVC S in MP4 format
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Full frame 3:2 open gate, Super 35mm, and Super 16mm crop modes
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Slow and Fast Motion: Up to 180 fps depending on sensor mode
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Still Images: 32.3-megapixel photos, up to 40 fps continuous shooting
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Dynamic Range: Over 15 stops in Canon Log 2 (full frame), 16 stops in Super 35mm
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Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF with subject detection (people/animals), eye detection, and tracking
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LCD: 3.0-inch touch screen, approx. 1.62 million dots
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Audio:
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3.5 mm mic input
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Dual XLR inputs via top handle
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Headphone out
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Recording Media: Dual CFexpress Type B + SD card slots
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Connectivity:
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Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz)
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USB-C with ethernet adapter support
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XC Protocol, Frame.io Camera to Cloud
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Size and Weight:
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Body: 143 × 88 × 95 mm
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Weight: 665 g (1.5 lb., body only)
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Battery: LP-E6P (included), LP-E6NH compatible
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Price and Availability: $3,899, shipping late Q4 2025
Connectivity options include Canon’s XC protocol for remote control over IP via Wi-Fi or a USB-C ethernet adapter, along with native Frame.io Camera to Cloud integration and support for the Canon Multi Camera Control app.
The detachable top handle adds two full-size XLR inputs, a zoom rocker, and a start/stop control. The RF lens mount ensures compatibility with Canon’s RF lineup, including cinema lenses, as well as EF and PL lenses with adapters.
Canon plans to ship the EOS C50 in late Q4 2025 at a retail price of $3,899.
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