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Canon M50 II vs Canon R5

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Canon EOS R5 front
Portability
59
Imaging
80
Features
90
Overall
84

Canon M50 II vs Canon R5 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Replaced the Canon M50
Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Revealed July 2020
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Canon M50 II vs Canon R5 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Canon M50 II vs Canon R5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both designed by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the M50 II (24MP) and R5 (45MP) and the M50 II (APS-C) and R5 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The M50 II was unveiled 4 months later than the R5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the M50 II matches up vs the R5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Canon R5

 M50 II R5 

Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Canon M50 II

 R5 M50 II 
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Canon R5

 M50 II R5 
RevealedOctober 2020July 2020Similar generation
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Canon R5 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon M50 II has external dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Canon R5 has proportions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs).

Check the Canon M50 II vs Canon R5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the M50 II vs the R5.

Canon M50 II vs Canon R5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and R5 is 79 and 59 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Canon R5 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Canon R5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and R5.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The M50 II with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon R5 will give you greater detail having an extra 21MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Canon M50 II vs Canon R5 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Canon R5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Canon R5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography features
Canon R5 Portrait photography features
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
88
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (45 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography factors
Canon R5 Street photography factors
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography information
Canon R5 Sports photography information
76
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (305 shots)
84
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (45MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery (320 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II Travel photography details
Canon R5 Travel photography details
78
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (305 CIPA)
68
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (45 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (320 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Landscape photography camera
Canon R5 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (305 per charge)
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (45MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery (320 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging details
Canon R5 Vlogging details
85
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone support
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (8192 x 4320 resolution)
includes mic port
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Canon M50 II vs Canon R5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Canon R5
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IICanon EOS R5
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS R5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2020-07-09
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 45 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 8192 x 5464
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 143 1053
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Canon RF
Available lenses 23 17
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 8192x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 grams (0.85 lbs) 738 grams (1.63 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 305 photos 320 photos
Battery form Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - LP-E6NH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots
Storage slots One 2
Cost at launch $599 $3,899