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EOS M50 II vs Canon EOS R8 Mark II
Quick take: The Canon EOS R8 Mark II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS M50 II is the most affordable; only the Canon EOS R8 Mark II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS M50 II — Beginners & Vlogging: Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners and students wanting an affordable entry into Canon's ecosystem
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and clean HDMI output on a budget
- Content creators who want reliable eye-tracking AF at a low price
- Canon users upgrading from a smartphone or compact camera
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M50 IICanon · 2020 | Canon EOS R8 Mark IICanon · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449Best | £1,729 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 40fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA)Best | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) |
| Weight | 387g (body only)Best | 546g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | Vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS M50 II
Canon EOS R8 Mark II
Portrait
6.1/10
8.3/10
Street
6.6/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.0/10
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
4.8/10
7.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.4/10
6.7/10
Filmmaking
4.7/10
7.0/10
Documentary
4.9/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
5.5/10
8.0/10
Landscape
4.9/10
6.4/10
Wildlife
5.4/10
8.3/10
Casual
7.1/10
5.8/10
Food
6.4/10
8.0/10
Macro
4.8/10
8.5/10
Architecture
5.1/10
6.6/10
Astrophotography
4.4/10
6.3/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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