Canon M50 II vs Canon M6 MII
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Canon M50 II vs Canon M6 MII Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Introduced October 2020
- Superseded the Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 408g - 120 x 70 x 49mm
- Launched August 2019
- Replaced the Canon M6

Canon M50 II vs Canon M6 MII Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Canon M50 II and Canon M6 MII, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both built by Canon. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and M6 MII (33MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

The M50 II was revealed 14 months after the M6 MII making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon M6 MII being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the M50 II grades versus the M6 MII when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon M50 II vs Canon M6 MII Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Canon EOS M6 Mark II. The full galleries are viewable at Canon M50 II Gallery & Canon M6 MII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Canon M6 MII
M50 II | M6 MII | |||
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Launched | October 2020 | ![]() | August 2019 | More modern by 14 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon M6 MII over the Canon M50 II
M6 MII | M50 II |
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Common features in the Canon M50 II and Canon M6 MII
M50 II | M6 MII | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | Exact same display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 II vs Canon M6 MII Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") having a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Canon M6 MII has sizing of 120mm x 70mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 408 grams (0.90 lbs).
Contrast the Canon M50 II and Canon M6 MII in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the M50 II against the M6 MII.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M50 II and M6 MII is 79 and 83 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Canon M6 MII Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and M6 MII.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon M6 MII to give you greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer M50 II should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 II vs Canon M6 MII Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon M50 II vs Canon M6 MII Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Canon EOS M6 Mark II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Canon EOS M6 Mark II |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | DIGIC 8 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 33 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6960 x 4640 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 143 | 143 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon EF-M | Canon EF-M |
Number of lenses | 23 | 23 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,040k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 14.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 4.60 m (at ISO 100) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | Yes (with USB-PD compatible chargers) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 387g (0.85 lbs) | 408g (0.90 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 120 x 70 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 images | 305 images |
Battery type | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LP-E17 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $599 | $849 |