Canon M50 II vs Canon R8
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![Canon EOS M50 Mark II front Canon EOS M50 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-M50-Mark-II/Canon-M50-II-front.jpg)
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Canon M50 II vs Canon R8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF-M Mount
- 387g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
- Introduced October 2020
- Older Model is Canon M50
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
- Released February 2023
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Canon M50 II vs Canon R8 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon M50 II vs Canon R8, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by Canon. The resolution of the M50 II (24MP) and the R8 (24MP) is very close but the M50 II (APS-C) and R8 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.
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The M50 II was launched 3 years prior to the R8 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the M50 II matches up vs the R8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon M50 II vs Canon R8 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS M50 Mark II & Canon EOS R8. The complete galleries are available at Canon M50 II Gallery & Canon R8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon M50 II over the Canon R8
M50 II | R8 |
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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Canon M50 II
R8 | M50 II | |||
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Released | February 2023 | ![]() | October 2020 | More modern by 28 months |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Common features in the Canon M50 II and Canon R8
M50 II | R8 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon M50 II vs Canon R8 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon M50 II comes with outside 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 R8 has specifications of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs).
See the Canon M50 II vs Canon R8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the M50 II versus the R8.
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Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the M50 II and R8 is 79 and 71 respectively.
![Canon M50 II vs Canon R8 top view buttons comparison Canon M50 II vs Canon R8 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M50-Mark-II-vs-Canon-EOS-R8-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon M50 II vs Canon R8 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the M50 II and R8.
Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The M50 II includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged M50 II will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon M50 II vs Canon R8 sensor size comparison Canon M50 II vs Canon R8 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-M50-Mark-II-vs-Canon-EOS-R8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon M50 II vs Canon R8 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon M50 II vs Canon R8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon M50 II vs Canon R8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-M50-Mark-II-vs-Canon-EOS-R8-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon M50 II vs Canon R8 Specifications
Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Canon EOS R8 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | Canon EOS R8 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2023-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 102400 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 143 | 1053 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF-M | Canon RF |
Total lenses | 23 | 37 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,620k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 2,360k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/250 seconds |
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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 387 grams (0.85 lb) | 461 grams (1.02 lb) |
Dimensions | 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") | 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.5 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3295 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 305 pictures | 290 pictures |
Form of battery | Built-in | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | LP-E17 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) | Single UHS-II SD card slot |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $599 | $1,499 |