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Canon M50 II vs Canon R50

Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
88 Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Canon EOS R50 front
Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78

Canon M50 II vs Canon R50 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Replaced the Canon M50
Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released February 2023
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Canon M50 II vs Canon R50 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Canon M50 II versus Canon R50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the R50 (24MP) is relatively similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The M50 II was unveiled 3 years earlier than the R50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the M50 II grades against the R50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Canon R50

		

		

			
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 R50 M50 II 
ReleasedFebruary 2023October 2020More modern by 28 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon M50 II and Canon R50

		

		

			
 M50 II R50 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon M50 II vs Canon R50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Canon M50 II comes with external dimensions 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 R50 has sizing of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon M50 II versus Canon R50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the M50 II and the R50.
Canon M50 II vs Canon R50 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and R50 is 79 and 75 respectively.
Canon M50 II vs Canon R50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon M50 II vs Canon R50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the M50 II and R50.
Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you should always consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The more aged M50 II is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Canon M50 II vs Canon R50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon M50 II vs Canon R50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Canon M50 II Portrait photography factors
Canon R50 Portrait photography factors
82
 manual focus
 good MP (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focus
 exports RAW formats
83
 focusing manually
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has face detect autofocus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon M50 II Street photography advice
Canon R50 Street photography advice
84
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 provides focus by touch
 great ISO range (25,600)
77
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon M50 II Sports photography details
Canon R50 Sports photography details
76
 has image stabilization
 good MP (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 bad battery power (305 CIPA)
77
 silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon M50 II Travel photography info
Canon R50 Travel photography info
78
 has bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 bad battery power (305 shots)
84
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon M50 II Landscape photography factors
Canon R50 Landscape photography factors
80
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 bad battery power (305 shots)
80
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 saves RAW files
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon M50 II
Vlogging with Canon R50
85
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external mic support
77
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 has face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic socket
 no image stabilization
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Canon M50 II vs Canon R50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Canon R50
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IICanon EOS R50
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS R50
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2023-02-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing 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 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 143 651
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF-M Canon RF
Available lenses 23 37
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6m at ISO 100
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum 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, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 387g (0.85 lb) 375g (0.83 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 370 photos
Battery type Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Single UHS-II SD card slot
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $599 $679