Canon
EOS M50 Mark II
Popular vlogging APS-C mirrorless with flip screen and easy 4K for creators.
$599
Released Oct 2020
Canon
EOS R5
45MP full-frame hybrid with 8K RAW, 4K 120p, strong AF, and 8-stop in-body stabilization.
$3,899
Released Jul 2020
EOS M50 Mark II is 3 months newer.
Wins
EOS M50 Mark II
Wins
EOS R5
3 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R5 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R5 has higher Max video bit rate (2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BEOS R5 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 25 fps)
- AEOS M50 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (3975 vs 1053)
- BEOS R5 has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
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 R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)
EOS M50 Mark II is 1mm narrower than EOS R5 but it is also 1mm taller.
EOS M50 Mark II is 218 g lighter than EOS R5.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS M50 Mark II · 88mm EOS R5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS M50 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
EOS R5
139 × 98 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 R5
139 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS M50 Mark II
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS R5
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 R5
✓ 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…
AF points / zones
3975 vs 1053 — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98
Weight
520 g vs 738 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 490 shots — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R5
AF low-light limit
-6 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Max video bit rate
2600 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 25 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, H.265
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 97.5
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
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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 R5
Pros
- ✓45MP sensor balances resolution and speed
- ✓8K RAW and 4K 120p internal video
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with advanced subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –Heat limits can matter for extended high-end video
- –Battery life is modest
- –Still expensive versus newer enthusiast bodies
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS M50 Mark II or EOS R5?
EOS R5 scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS M50 Mark II — 45MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the EOS M50 Mark II and EOS R5?
EOS M50 Mark II is 24.1 MP and EOS R5 is 45 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS M50 Mark II and EOS R5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS M50 Mark II does not have IBIS, while eOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS M50 Mark II or the EOS R5?
EOS M50 Mark II reaches 10 fps electronic. EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS M50 Mark II and EOS R5?
EOS M50 Mark II weighs 520 g and EOS R5 weighs 738 g, so the EOS M50 Mark II is 218 g lighter.
Do the EOS M50 Mark II and EOS R5 record 4K video?
EOS M50 Mark II: 4K up to 25p. EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS M50 Mark II and EOS R5 weather sealed?
EOS M50 Mark II: No. EOS R5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS M50 Mark II and 490 shots for the EOS R5, giving the EOS M50 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS M50 Mark II launched at $599 and EOS R5 at $3,899. The EOS M50 Mark II is $3,300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.