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Canon · 2019 · DSLR · Canon EF / EF-S

Canon EOS 250D

The world's lightest DSLR with a flip screen. A classic first camera.

APS-COlder modelBeginner-friendlyBudgetEveryday & travel
New ≈No longer sold new
Used at MPB*£374–484
See used stock at MPB ↗Lenses for this camera

Overview

The Canon EOS 250D is a 2019 APS-C 24.1MP DSLR on the Canon EF / EF-S mount. It shoots up to 5 frames per second, records 4K 24p (crop) video. The world's lightest DSLR with a flip screen. A classic first camera.

It's best suited to everyday & travel, and it's an easy camera to learn on. In our database, 24 lenses fit it natively (14 from third-party makers such as Samyang, Sigma, Tamron).

Used at MPB it currently sells for £374 to £484 depending on condition, and it's no longer sold new.

Key specifications

Released2019
TypeDSLR
SensorAPS-C (23.5×15.6mm, 1.5× crop)
Resolution24.1 megapixels
Max burst5 fps
Sensor readoutMechanical shutter (DSLR)
Max ISO25,600
Low-light score2.75/5
StabilisationLens only
ViewfinderOptical
Video4K 24p (crop)
Weather sealedNo
Weight449 g with battery
MountCanon EF / EF-S
Strengths
  • APS-C sensor: about 1.6× extra reach from every lens
  • Light at 449g
  • Optical viewfinder with zero lag and long battery life
  • Strong value used, from £374
Things to consider
  • No in-body stabilisation: use stabilised lenses or faster shutter speeds
  • Not weather sealed
  • DSLR: no subject-detection autofocus through the viewfinder, and lens development has stopped
  • Older autofocus generation; check shutter count and battery health when buying used
  • Video is cropped (4K 24p (crop))

Compatible lenses

24 native in our database

LensFitFocalApertureWeightNew ≈Used (MPB)
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Portraits · Everyday & travel
Native
First-party
50mmf/1.8160g£129£77–101
Canon EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM
Everyday & travel · Vlogging & video
Native
First-party
24mmf/2.8125g£149£98–115
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 IS STM
Landscape · Vlogging & video
Native
First-party
10-18mmf/4.5-5.6240g£229£38–112
Samyang 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC (manual)
Astrophotography · Landscape
Native
Third-party (manual focus)
14mmf/2.8552g£299£159–199
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Portraits
Native
First-party
85mmf/1.8425g£349£108–199
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
Everyday & travel
Native
Third-party
17-50mmf/2.8565g£349£199–264
Tokina atx-i 11-16mm f/2.8 CF
Landscape · Astrophotography
Native
Third-party
11-16mmf/2.8555g£399£174–239
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Everyday & travel
Native
First-party
18-135mmf/3.5-5.6388g£449£149–204
Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD
Everyday & travel · Wildlife & animals
Native
Third-party
18-400mmf/3.5-6.3710g£599£454–709
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
Everyday & travel · Portraits · Vlogging & video
Native
Third-party
18-35mmf/1.8810g£649£334–459
Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Everyday & travel · Portraits · Astrophotography
Native
Third-party
35mmf/1.4665g£699£75–324
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Portraits
Native
Third-party
50mmf/1.4815g£749£334–499
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
Wildlife & animals · Sports & action
Native
Third-party
100-400mmf/5-6.31160g£799£434–754
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM
Landscape
Native
First-party
16-35mmf/4615g£899£289–429
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary
Wildlife & animals
Native
Third-party
150-600mmf/5-6.31930g£899£559–854
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS II USM
Everyday & travel
Native
First-party
24-105mmf/4795g£999£259–689
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art
Everyday & travel · Portraits
Native
Third-party
24-70mmf/2.81020g£1,099£304–979
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Portraits
Native
Third-party
85mmf/1.41130g£1,099£509–704
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2
Everyday & travel · Portraits
Native
Third-party
24-70mmf/2.8905g£1,099£319–614
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS II USM
Sports & action
Native
First-party
70-200mmf/4780g£1,149£729–819
Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2
Wildlife & animals · Sports & action
Native
Third-party
150-600mmf/5-6.32010g£1,199£679–924
Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art
Astrophotography · Landscape
Native
Third-party
14-24mmf/2.81150g£1,299£824
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM
Wildlife & animals · Sports & action
Native
First-party
100-400mmf/4.5-5.61570g£1,899£689–1,399
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS III USM
Sports & action · Portraits
Native
First-party
70-200mmf/2.81480g£2,199£954–1,239

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Batteries and memory cards

Battery

Canon LP-E17 · maker's battery about £45

Compact battery for small RF and APS-C bodies; carry spares, as shot counts are modest. Third-party: Mathorn/SmallRig from about £25. Carry at least one spare.

Card slots

SD (UHS-I)

A V30 UHS-I SD card is all this camera can use; faster UHS-II cards work but won't speed it up.

Batteries, cards and accessories explained →

How the EOS 250D compares

Where to buy

*Used prices on this site come from MPB on 5 November 2026. MPB only lists what it has bought in, so "None listed" means none in their stock that day, not that Canon EOS 250D is hard to find. Check these trusted UK dealers too.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Canon EOS 250D good for everyday & travel?

Yes. APS-C sensor: about 1.6× extra reach from every lens. Light at 449g. Pair it with a standard zoom covering wide to short telephoto (about 24–105mm equivalent).

What lenses fit the Canon EOS 250D?

It uses the Canon EF / EF-S mount. 24 lenses in our database fit natively, including 14 third-party options.

How much is a used Canon EOS 250D?

At MPB, used examples range from £374 to £484 (checked 5 November 2026), depending on cosmetic grade from Heavily used to Like new.

Does the Canon EOS 250D have image stabilisation?

No. It relies on stabilised lenses (OIS, IS or VR) for steady hand-held shots.

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