Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
Hasselblad
X1D II 50C
50MP medium format mirrorless with iconic Hasselblad design.
$5,750
Released Jun 2019
EOS R6 Mark II is 3.4 years newer.
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
X1D II 50C
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 117)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- BX1D II 50C has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
X1D II 50C
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II and X1D II 50C share virtually identical body dimensions.
EOS R6 Mark II is 40 g lighter than X1D II 50C.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 88mm X1D II 50C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
X1D II 50C
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
X1D II 50C
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
X1D II 50C
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
1.7× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
X1D II 50C: mount data unavailable
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 R6 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
AF points / zones
1053 vs 117 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
X1D II 50C
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Resolution
50 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
X1D II 50C
Pros
- ✓Medium format look
- ✓Beautiful design
- ✓50MP
Cons
- –Slow AF
- –No IBIS
- –Expensive
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R6 Mark II or X1D II 50C?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for X1D II 50C — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X1D II 50C?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and X1D II 50C is 50 MP, so the X1D II 50C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X1D II 50C have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while x1D II 50C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the X1D II 50C?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. X1D II 50C reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and X1D II 50C?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g and X1D II 50C weighs 720 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 40 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and X1D II 50C record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. X1D II 50C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and X1D II 50C weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. X1D II 50C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the X1D II 50C, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and X1D II 50C at $5,750. The EOS R6 Mark II is $3,251 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Hasselblad press materials.