Canon EOS C50 Debuts as Canon’s Smallest, Most Versatile Cinema Camera

Canon unveiled its new EOS C50 cinema camera on September 9, 2025, introducing a compact, lightweight body packed with high-end video and hybrid features designed for indie filmmakers and content creators.

In the heart of Canon’s lineup The EOS C50 brings a 7K full-frame 3:2 open-gate sensor, Dual-Base ISO (800/6400), 12-bit Cinema RAW Light recording, and internal 7K/60p, 4K/120p, and 2K/180p capture capabilities to the compact cinema class.

A game-changer for run-and-gun shooting

Canon positions the C50 as a direct rival to Sony’s FX3, offering unparalleled versatility in a 670 g body. Its fully articulating touchscreen and simultaneous crop recording for social-media formats streamline hybrid workflows, enabling creators to shoot widescreen 17:9 and vertical or square formats at once.

Key Features and Pricing

32 MP full-frame CMOS sensor with 15+ stops dynamic range
7K 3:2 open-gate, UHD 4K/120p, 2K/180p recording modes
Dual-Pixel CMOS AF II with AI subject tracking and optional bird tracking
Simultaneous proxy and social-media crop recording
Full-size HDMI, USB-C (power/network), DIN timecode, CFexpress Type B + SD slots
Top handle with XLR audio inputs and adjustable zoom rocker
Frame.io Camera to Cloud integration for live proxy uploads
Ships November 2025 at US $3,899

Compact Design, Pro-Level Workflow

Weighing just 1.48 lb, the C50 features a fan-based cooling system to prevent overheating during extended shoots. Its hybrid menu system toggles between Cinema EOS interfaces for video and mirrorless menus for stills, achieving 40 fps RAW bursts and reliable photography functionality uncommon in cinema bodies.

Hybrid Lens Ecosystem

Canon also announced two new lenses alongside the C50:

RF 85 mm f/1.4 L VCM hybrid portrait lens with voice-coil AF
11-55 mm T2.95-3.95 Cine-Servo lens with built-in 1.5x extender

These optics, paired with the C50’s sensor, unlock flexible framing and high-quality imagery for photo and video creators.

The EOS C50 redefines portability in the Cinema EOS family, delivering high-end video and stills performance in a remarkably small package-ideal for solo operators, vloggers, and indie filmmakers seeking professional flexibility without bulk.