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Canon M50 II vs Canon R6

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS M50 Mark II front
 
Canon EOS R6 front
Portability
61
Imaging
74
Features
90
Overall
80

Canon M50 II vs Canon R6 Key Specs

Canon M50 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Older Model is Canon M50
Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched July 2020
  • Replacement is Canon R6 II
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Canon M50 II vs Canon R6 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon M50 II versus Canon R6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the R6 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the M50 II (APS-C) and R6 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The M50 II was manufactured 4 months after the R6 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the M50 II scores versus the R6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Canon R6

 M50 II R6 

Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Canon M50 II

 R6 M50 II 
Screen resolution1620k1040kSharper screen (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 II and Canon R6

 M50 II R6 
LaunchedOctober 2020July 2020Similar generation
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon M50 II vs Canon R6 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon M50 II has outer measurements of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 387 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Canon R6 has measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Contrast the Canon M50 II versus Canon R6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the M50 II versus the R6.

Canon M50 II vs Canon R6 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and R6 is 79 and 61 respectively.

Canon M50 II vs Canon R6 top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 II vs Canon R6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the M50 II and R6.

As you can tell, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The M50 II due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Canon M50 II will give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively.

Canon M50 II vs Canon R6 sensor size comparison

Canon M50 II vs Canon R6 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 II vs Canon R6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 II Portrait photography details
Canon R6 Portrait photography details
82
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
84
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 II Street photography info
Canon R6 Street photography info
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
78
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 II Sports photography information
Canon R6 Sports photography information
76
built in image stabilization
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
not so great battery life (305 CIPA)
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (360 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 II as a Travel photography camera
Canon R6 as a Travel photography camera
78
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (305 CIPA)
67
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon M50 II
Landscape photography with Canon R6
80
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
not so great battery life (305 CIPA)
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 II Vlogging highlights
Canon R6 Vlogging highlights
85
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
79
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
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Canon M50 II vs Canon R6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 II and Canon R6
 Canon EOS M50 Mark IICanon EOS R6
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS R6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 25600 102400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 143 6072
Lens
Lens support Canon EF-M Canon RF
Available lenses 23 17
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 387 grams (0.85 lb) 680 grams (1.50 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 images 360 images
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery ID - LP-E6NH
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at release $599 $2,499