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| Canon EOS R50 (5809C002)
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Canon EOS R50
Release Date: 2023-02-08 • Status: In sale
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Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Known hardware tampering
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Rare
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🔗 Proof
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Hardware modification and custom firmware hacks for EOS R50 are uncommon; no mainstream public hardware tampering method.
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| Known vulnerabilities
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Rare
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🔗 Proof
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Few publicly disclosed CVEs targeting EOS R50; security research on this camera model is limited.
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| Prior attacks
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None
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🔗 Proof
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No documented public cyberattacks targeting Canon EOS R50.
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| Updatability
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Rare
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🔗 Proof
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Canon occasionally releases firmware updates, but update frequency is low, mainly for bug fixes and function optimisation, not frequent security patches.
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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2. System Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Authentication with other systems
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Partial
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🔗 Proof
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Pair and authenticate with Canon Camera Connect APP over Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth; no integration with third‑party enterprise identity systems.
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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🔗 Proof
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Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth links use modern encryption for communication between camera and official mobile APP.
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| Storage
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No encryption
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🔗 Proof
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Photos and videos saved on SD card are stored in plaintext by default, no built‑in storage encryption function on the camera.
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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3. User Authentication
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Account management
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Absent
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🔗 Proof
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No local user account system on the camera itself; pairing binding is handled by the mobile APP.
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| Authentication
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Basic
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🔗 Proof
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Camera‑APP pairing relies on Wi‑Fi password and device pairing code; no strong multi‑factor authentication.
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| Brute-force protection
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Basic
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🔗 Proof
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Simple lock mechanism for Wi‑Fi pairing connection attempts, limited protection strength.
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| Event logging
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Absent
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🔗 Proof
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The camera does not retain accessible security or access audit logs for users.
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| Passwords
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Default/Common/Easy to guess
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🔗 Proof
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No camera‑local password management, no password rotation or complexity rules enforced by device itself.
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| Category Score
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Score: 3 / 3
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Technical Specifications
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Details
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| Operating System & App
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Canon proprietary embedded firmware (Companion App: Canon Camera Connect)
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| Hardware (CPU / GPU)
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CPU: Canon DIGIC X Image Processor • GPU: Integrated within DIGIC X
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| Memory & Storage
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Memory: On‑board working RAM (not user accessible) • Storage: SD / SDHC / SDXC UHS‑I card slot (single slot)
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| Power, Battery & Charging
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Battery: LP‑E17 rechargeable lithium‑ion battery • Power: 7.2 V DC • Charging: USB‑C charging and dedicated battery charger
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| Display & Camera
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Display: 2.95 in vari‑angle touch LCD, 1.04M dots • Camera: 24.2 MP APS‑C CMOS sensor, RF mount interchangeable lens
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| Sound & Connectivity
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Sound: Built‑in mono microphone, speaker • Connectivity: Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, USB‑C, HDMI
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| Physical (Dimensions & Mass)
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Dimensions: 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8 mm • Mass: 328 g (body only), 375 g (with battery and SD card)
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Canon EOS R50 is an entry‑level APS‑C mirrorless camera running Canon proprietary embedded firmware. It supports Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth connection with the official Canon Camera Connect APP for image transfer and remote control. Media files stored on SD cards are unencrypted by default. Public vulnerabilities and cyber attack cases for this model are rare. Canon provides occasional firmware updates. It only supports simple pairing authentication with the official APP and lacks built‑in user account management and local data encryption.
