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Canon M50 vs Canon R6 II

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Canon EOS R6 Mark II front
Portability
61
Imaging
78
Features
92
Overall
83

Canon M50 vs Canon R6 II Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Updated by Canon M50 II
Canon R6 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Earlier Model is Canon R6
Photography Glossary

Canon M50 vs Canon R6 II Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon M50 and Canon R6 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both created by Canon. The sensor resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the R6 II (24MP) is fairly similar but the M50 (APS-C) and R6 II (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The M50 was introduced 5 years earlier than the R6 II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the M50 matches up vs the R6 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Canon R6 II

 M50 R6 II 

Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Canon M50

 R6 II M50 
ReleasedNovember 2022February 2018More recent by 57 months
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)

Common features in the Canon M50 and Canon R6 II

 M50 R6 II 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3.00"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon M50 vs Canon R6 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon M50 has outside dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Canon R6 II has specifications of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).

Compare the Canon M50 and Canon R6 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the M50 and the R6 II.

Canon M50 vs Canon R6 II size comparison

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

Canon M50 vs Canon R6 II top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Canon R6 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and R6 II.

Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The M50 comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF harder. The older M50 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon M50 vs Canon R6 II sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Canon R6 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon R6 II as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
86
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography features
Canon R6 II Street photography features
84
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography factors
Canon R6 II Sports photography factors
75
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (235 shots)
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery life (360 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography highlights
Canon R6 II Travel photography highlights
78
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
terrible battery (235 shots)
73
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography factors
Canon R6 II Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
terrible battery (235 per charge)
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
terrible battery life (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging highlights
Canon R6 II Vlogging highlights
85
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
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Canon M50 vs Canon R6 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Canon R6 II
 Canon EOS M50Canon EOS R6 Mark II
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS M50 Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-02-26 2022-11-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 8 -
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 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
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 4897
Cross type focus points - 1053
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Canon RF
Number of lenses 23 35
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250s
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, MOV, 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 lb) 680g (1.50 lb)
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 235 photographs 360 photographs
Type of battery 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) Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Two
Price at release $779 $2,499