EOS M50 IIvs EOS R6 Mark IIvs X-H2
Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
- You want your first mirrorless camera at the lowest possible price
- You're a vlogger or content creator just starting out
- Note: EF-M mount is discontinued — consider the EOS R50 for a future-proof system
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- You want a do-everything full-frame body for weddings and events
- You need reliable subject tracking across stills and fast-moving video
- You shoot both photos and video professionally and need a single body that handles both
- You want Canon's colour science with a modern mirrorless system
X-H2 (2022)
- You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
- You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
- You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the eos r6 mark ii, x-h2 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | X-H2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £2,099 | £1,399 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 670g body only | 660g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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