Should I buy the Canon R50 for YouTube videos?

Yes—buy the Canon EOS R50 for YouTube if you want a small, beginner-friendly mirrorless camera for talking-head videos, travel videos, and casual creator work. It’s lightweight, portable, and a strong step up from a phone for image quality and lens flexibility.

But if your main use is video-first vlogging, also look at the Canon EOS R50 V. It is specifically designed around vloggers and consumer video, so it may be the better buy if the price is close.

My practical recommendation: choose the EOS R50 if you also care about photos, family/travel use, and a traditional camera body. Choose the EOS R50 V if YouTube/video is the main reason you’re buying.