Canon
EOS M50 Mark II
Popular vlogging APS-C mirrorless with flip screen and easy 4K for creators.
$599
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
EOS R6 Mark II is 2.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS M50 Mark II
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS M50 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (3975 vs 1053)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS M50 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
EOS M50 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark II share virtually identical body dimensions.
EOS M50 Mark II is 150 g lighter than EOS R6 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS M50 Mark II · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS M50 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 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
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS M50 Mark II
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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 R6 Mark II
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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
AF points / zones
3975 vs 1053 — higher is better
Weight
520 g vs 670 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 25 fps — 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
- ✓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 R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS M50 Mark II or EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS M50 Mark II — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS M50 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS M50 Mark II is 24.1 MP and EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS M50 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS M50 Mark II does not have IBIS, while EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS M50 Mark II or the EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS M50 Mark II reaches 10 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS M50 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS M50 Mark II weighs 520 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g, so the EOS M50 Mark II is 150 g lighter.
Do the EOS M50 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS M50 Mark II: 4K up to 25p. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS M50 Mark II and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS M50 Mark II: No. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS M50 Mark II and 760 shots for the EOS R6 Mark II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS M50 Mark II launched at $599 and EOS R6 Mark II at $2,499. The EOS M50 Mark II is $1,900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.