Canon
EOS R50
Tiny 24MP APS-C RF-mount camera for creators, travel, and beginners who want strong autofocus and easy 4K.
$679
Released Feb 2023
Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
EOS R50 is 3 months newer.
Wins
EOS R50
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 7 frames)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 120 Mbps)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R50
116 × 86 × 69 mm
375 g (0.83 lb / 13.23 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
EOS R50 is 22mm narrower, 13mm shorter, and 20mm thinner than EOS R6 Mark II.
EOS R50 is 305 g lighter than EOS R6 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 69mm EOS R50 · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R50
116 × 86 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 R50
116 × 69 mm
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R50
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 R50
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ 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 R50
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116.3, 85.5, 68.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
375 g vs 680 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.95 × 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
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 7 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R50 or EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS R50 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R50 and EOS R6 Mark II?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R50 and EOS R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R50 does not have IBIS, while eOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R50 or the EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R50 reaches 15 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R50 and EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R50 weighs 375 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g, so the EOS R50 is 305 g lighter.
Do the EOS R50 and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS R50: 4K up to 30p. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R50 and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS R50: No. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 440 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R50 and 760 shots for the EOS R6 Mark II, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R50 launched at $679 and EOS R6 Mark II at $2,499. The EOS R50 is $1,820 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.