EOS M50 IIvs RX100 VI
GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
- 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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
Quick take: The eos m50 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £700 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 24fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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