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
Pentax
K-50
Weather-sealed entry APS-C DSLR with IBIS and AA filter simulator at an accessible price.
$599
Launch priceReleased Jun 2013
EOS R6 Mark II is 9.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
K-50
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 101)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 3 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
K-50
129 × 97 × 70 mm
590 g (1.30 lb / 20.81 oz)
EOS R6 Mark II is 9mm wider, 2mm taller, and 18mm thicker than K-50.
EOS R6 Mark II is 80 g heavier than K-50.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 70mm K-50
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
K-50
129 × 97 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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
K-50
129 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
K-50
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
2.3× 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
K-50
Pentax K
70+
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 R6 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -3 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 101 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 3 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
K-50
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129, 96.5, 70
Weight
590 g vs 670 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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
K-50
Pros
- ✓Weather sealed entry
- ✓IBIS
- ✓AA filter simulator
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –16MP sensor
- –DSLR platform
- –Limited video
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R6 Mark II or K-50?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for K-50 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and K-50?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and K-50 is 16.3 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and K-50 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while K-50 has 3-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the K-50?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. K-50 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and K-50?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and K-50 weighs 590 g, so the K-50 is 80 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and K-50 record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. K-50: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and K-50 weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. K-50: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the K-50, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and K-50 at $599. The K-50 is $1,900 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Pentax press materials.