Canon
EOS M50 Mark II
Popular vlogging APS-C mirrorless with flip screen and easy 4K for creators.
$599
Released Oct 2020
Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Released Jul 2024
EOS R1 is 3.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS M50 Mark II
Wins
EOS R1
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 25 fps)
- BEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- BEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS M50 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
EOS M50 Mark II is 20mm narrower and 52mm shorter than EOS R1 but it is also 1mm thicker.
EOS M50 Mark II is 595 g lighter than EOS R1.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS M50 Mark II · 87mm EOS R1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS M50 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS M50 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS M50 Mark II
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS M50 Mark II: mount data unavailable
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS M50 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
3975 vs 1053 — higher is better
Weight
520 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 25 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS M50 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Compact and affordable
- ✓Flip touchscreen
- ✓Eye AF
- ✓Great for beginners
Cons
- –EF-M mount limited
- –4K crop
- –Plastic build
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS M50 Mark II or EOS R1?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for EOS M50 Mark II — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS M50 Mark II and EOS R1?
EOS M50 Mark II is 24.1 MP and EOS R1 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS M50 Mark II and EOS R1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS M50 Mark II does not have IBIS, while eOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS M50 Mark II or the EOS R1?
EOS M50 Mark II reaches 10 fps electronic. EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS M50 Mark II and EOS R1?
EOS M50 Mark II weighs 520 g and EOS R1 weighs 1115 g, so the EOS M50 Mark II is 595 g lighter.
Do the EOS M50 Mark II and EOS R1 record 4K video?
EOS M50 Mark II: 4K up to 25p. EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS M50 Mark II and EOS R1 weather sealed?
EOS M50 Mark II: No. EOS R1: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS M50 Mark II launched at $599 and EOS R1 at $6,299. The EOS M50 Mark II is $5,700 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.