Now that Black Friday is behind us and the Boxing Day sale isn't here yet, you'd think there wouldn't be any bargains to be had. Canon is bucking the trend and downsizing its popular Canon EOS R50 system camera with RF-S 18-45 mm lens to £565 at Amazon in the UK, while in the US only the Content Creator kit is available, which also includes a shotgun microphone, tripod grip and remote control $799 at Amazon – that's $200 off.
The EOS R50 is a mirrorless camera with a 24MP APS-C sensor and an articulated LCD touchscreen – something that will please vloggers to their core. Thanks to the touch-sensitive screen, this camera is intuitive to use and a logical next step for those familiar with mobile phone photography. And now Canon's tiny mirrorless camera is available at its lowest price ever, just in time for the holidays.
For more great gift ideas for the holidays and Christmas, check out our guides to the best Christmas sales in the US and Boxing Day in Britain, plus the Christmas deals listed at the end of this article.
Today's best Canon EOS R50 deal (US)
Today's best Canon EOS R50 deal (UK)
The EOS R50 shares many of the same specs as the more expensive EOS R10, including the same 24 MP sensor. Images have natural colors and good dynamic range. Photographers will be pleased with the sharp and clean results.
In addition to photography, it can also record 4K at 30p. Unfortunately, IBIS is missing, which isn't ideal for serious videographers or those who want a reliable vlogging camera. There is a digital image stabilization setting in the menu, but it adds quite a strong crop and isn't perfect. And since there are a limited number of RF-S lenses, even the widest 18-50mm kit lens isn't ideal for this. If you want IBIS, you'll need the more expensive EOS R7.
The EOS R50 is mainly aimed at beginners, so if you want to go a step further than shooting with your phone, the R50 is a great, affordable option, both for creating specific content and simply sharing your holiday photos.
The camera interface is easy to navigate, which again is perfect for beginners. Many cameras have confusing menus and a plethora of different knobs and buttons, and it can be intimidating to figure out how to even use the thing. With the R50 they kept it sweet and simple.
The R50 would make a great first camera as it is so easy to use and aimed at beginners. While there are certainly better cameras out there, you won't find anything better for the price.
More US holiday sales
- Amazon: 70% off Kindle, TVs, tablets and clothing
- Apple: AirPods, Apple Watch and iPads from $79
- Adidas: 40% discount on running shoes and clothing
- Beauty: 51% discount on makeup, skin care and hair tools
- Best Buy: $800 off TVs, laptops and headphones
- Cheap TVs: Big screen 4K TVs starting at $269.99
- Christmas: 40% off decor, pajamas and trees
- Del: Inspiron and XPS laptops starting at $260
- DreamCloud: 40% discount on all mattresses
- Family pajamas: Christmas Pajamas starting at $12.99
- Gaming: console bundles starting at $289.99
- Lenovo: 76% discount on laptops, desktops and printers
- Lowe's: up to $800 off major appliances
- Nectar: mattress deals starting at $359
- Noordstrom: 40% discount on Nike, Levi's and UGG's
- Patagonia: sweaters starting at $64.99
- Samsung: $2,000 worth of TVs, phones and appliances
- Shopbop: 25% discount on the entire site with the code Holiday
- Goal: 40% discount on Christmas decorations, TVs and toys
- Toys: Disney, Barbie and Lego starting at $14.99
- Walmart: cheap TVs, air fryers, PS5 and toys
More Christmas sales in Britain
- Amazon: up to 65% off technology and gifts
- Adidas: up to 60% discount on outlet clothing, shoes, clothing
- AO: up to 40% discount on vacuum cleaners, appliances and technology
- Argos: up to 70% discount on toys, Christmas decorations and technology
- Boots: half-price gift sets, gift vouchers and fragrances
- B&V: cheap christmas trees, lights, decor, wreaths
- Car Phone Warehouse: 120GB data for £12 per month
- Curries: up to 40% discount on TVs, air fryers, laptops and more
- Cotswolds outside: up to 50% discount on Patagonia, Rab, North Face
- Debenhams: up to 70% discount on home, fashion and gift sets
- Disney: up to 60% discount on Christmas sweaters, toys, decorations
- Ecopper: up to 40% discount on laptops, desktops and components
- John Lewis: £300 off TVs, Apple and Christmas decorations
- Jessops: up to £1,000 off Sony, Canon, Nikon and Fujifilm
- O2: up to £600 off iPhone, Samsung and Google
- Samsung: up to £600 off TVs, phones and appliances
- Shark: up to €100 discount on the best-selling vacuum cleaners
- Terribly: discounts on technology, appliances, furniture and beauty
- Vodafone: Six-month half-price SIM cards from £11.50
Not in the US or Great Britain? Find the best Canon EOS R50 deals in your region below.