Shirley Iodice

I have been in the market for a camera I can throw in my purse that takes good photos. Sometimes I don’t want to bring my DSLR and all the lenses etc. any opinions as to how good or bad this camera M50 is? I want to stick with Canon since they are familiar to me. Thanks for your input.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Look too at the Canon Powershot line, such as the G9X II. They don't have interchangeable lenses, but do shoot in RAW and are about the size of a deck of cards.

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

You can throw the SX60 HS in a pocketbook, or (smaller) a Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50, or DC-ZS70 in a jacket pocket. These all have small sensors, 1/2.33". If you want a 1" consider the Lumix DMC-ZS100.

All the above have viewfinders which are a gift in bright sunlight.

TriX Loc: Raleigh, NC

Nice choice if you want to stay with Canon - 24 MP and APC size sensor in a relatively light package - just over a pound with the 15-45 kit lens. An alternative outside the Canon line would be a Fuji X-E3 (also 24 MP APC) with the excellent 18-55 kit lens at a very similar weight and size.

foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC

perhaps you should re-read what she said. "I want to stick with Canon since they are familiar to me."

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

When you narrow you choice, do some comparisons.

Read comparisons and specs, and decide what features are important to you.
Comparison sites -
(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu

miked46 Loc: Winter Springs, Florida

I own the M50 and with the 15-45 it is a neat package, the IQ is sharp and the video is very good. I see not problem unless you wish to be smaller.

dsmeltz Loc: Philadelphia

A side note. It is amazing how often an OP asks about a niche need for a camera and the phrase "Lumix" magically appears. Yet we often forget in other discussions how well designed each Lumix is for its targeted need. From pocket to underwater to 47 MP ICLCs. Most with Leica lenses.

Millismote Loc: Massachusetts

I own the Canon M 50 as well as a Canon 6D and a 7D. I purchased the Canon convertor in order to use my Canon lenses. I love the M 50 with the kit lense and the convertor on my 100 mm f2 lens. I took this in Disney with the kit lense.

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Ched49 Loc: Pittsburgh, Pa.

The M50 is a good choice but it's a morrorless camera, which means it has a lens sticking out. If you want the smallest possible camera with great image quality, stick with the Canon "G" series fixed lens cameras. They are a lot easier to carry around and store in a purse and your not losing anything in image quality.

Shirley Iodice

Thank you all for your responses. I am new to this forum and I feel like I have new photography friends that can help me with a decision. More research is in order for me. I will look into the G series. I had a G12 at one time and I loved it. Thanks again.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Shirley … I think the M50 is an EXCELLENT choice, if you still wish to stay with Canon, and also have lens interchangeability. This is the smallest Canon camera which will provide both, and it also offers a 24MP sensor, the latest Digic 8 processor, and, of course, the fully-articulating screen, Canon devised - which means you can put it in your purse, with it closed, and not have to worry about the LCD getting scratched!

But, in order to fit it in a purse, comfortably, you'd be better off detaching the lens, putting the body cap back on, and capping both ends of the lens. This means, it won't be, instantly, at the ready, as with some other designs … but, come to think of it - it doesn't really take that long, to be at the ready, now - does it?

Afterthought - you might want to get yourself a very small lens case, to store that lens in - which you can also stuff into your purse - if big enough. The very most small CaseLogic might work - it's designed for a tiny bridge camera, but you could also use it for that lens. Better, if you will shove them both into your purse, separately. Or, of course - you could pick up a small camera case, for the whole thing, and then attach it to your purse strap. There are plenty of designs around, perfect for such things. Look in e-bags!

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Neat pic, there, Millis …

You have a "No Entry" sticker there on left center … is that on the rocks, or something to do with the M50?

JoeN Loc: East Texas

The M50 is really a great bargain when you compare to other Canon cameras. You can get a G7x for about the same price and it is slightly smaller by about the thickness of the lens, but it has a 1” sensor compared to an APS-C in the M50. They also make another G series with an APS-C sensor but it costs almost twice as much as the M50. The M50 is slightly thicker but it does give you the option of using all your existing Canon lenses with the available adapter.

Chris T Loc: from England across the pond to New England

Yet another great advantage in favor of the M50, Joe … forgot you could use all Canon lenses w/an adapter!