Canon
EOS M6 Mark II
Fast APS-C EF-M body with 32.5MP and 14fps — popular on the used market.
$849
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
Canon
EOS R50
Tiny 24MP APS-C RF-mount camera for creators, travel, and beginners who want strong autofocus and easy 4K.
$679
Launch priceReleased Feb 2023
EOS R50 is 3.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS M6 Mark II
Wins
EOS R50
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS M6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS M6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 7 frames)
- BEOS R50 has higher AF points / zones (651 vs 143)
- AEOS M6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS M6 Mark II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS M6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
408 g (0.90 lb / 14.39 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS R50
116 × 86 × 69 mm
375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz)
EOS M6 Mark II is 22mm wider, 13mm taller, and 19mm thicker than EOS R50.
EOS M6 Mark II is 33 g heavier than EOS R50.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS M6 Mark II · 69mm EOS R50
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS M6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R50
116 × 86 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS M6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R50
116 × 69 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS M6 Mark II
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS R50
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS M6 Mark II: mount data unavailable
EOS R50
✓ 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 M6 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
60 frames vs 7 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS M6 Mark II supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only EOS M6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
EOS R50
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116.3, 85.5, 68.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
651 vs 143 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R50 supports it
Codecs
Adds H.265
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.95 × vs 0.78 × — higher is better
Weight
375 g vs 408 g — lower 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
- ✓EVF resolution — Both 2,360,000
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS M6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓32.5MP APS-C
- ✓14fps
- ✓Compact
Cons
- –EF-M mount dead-end
- –No IBIS
- –No EVF built-in
EOS R50
Pros
- ✓Very compact and lightweight
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II subject tracking
- ✓Oversampled 4K 30p video
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
- ✓Accessible price
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Single SD card slot
- –Limited physical controls
- –No headphone jack
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 M6 Mark II or EOS R50?
EOS M6 Mark II scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS R50 — 32.5MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS M6 Mark II and EOS R50?
EOS M6 Mark II is 32.5 MP and EOS R50 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS M6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS M6 Mark II and EOS R50 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS M6 Mark II has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R50 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS M6 Mark II or the EOS R50?
EOS M6 Mark II reaches 30 fps electronic. EOS R50 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS M6 Mark II and EOS R50?
EOS M6 Mark II weighs 408 g and EOS R50 weighs 375 g, so the EOS R50 is 33 g lighter.
Do the EOS M6 Mark II and EOS R50 record 4K video?
EOS M6 Mark II: 4K up to 30p. EOS R50: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS M6 Mark II and EOS R50 weather sealed?
EOS M6 Mark II: Yes. EOS R50: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS M6 Mark II and 440 shots for the EOS R50, giving the EOS M6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS M6 Mark II launched at $849 and EOS R50 at $679. The EOS R50 is $170 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed August 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.