Canon M50 II vs Canon R

Lets look much closer at the Canon M50 II and Canon R, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are sold by Canon. The image resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the R (30MP) is pretty comparable but the M50 II (APS-C) and R (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M50 II was announced 2 years later than the R and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the M50 II scores versus the R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Canon EOS R. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon M50 II Gallery & Canon R Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon M50 II provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") along with a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Canon R has specifications of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the M50 II vs the R.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the M50 II and R is 79 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and R.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The M50 II having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon R will show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher M50 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.