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EOS M50 vs EOS M6 Mark II
Quick take: The EOS M6 Mark II has the highest resolution at 32MP; the EOS M50 is the most affordable.
Where the EOS M50 wins
- Cheaper new: £240 vs £337
- Weight: 387g (body only)
- Casual: 5.5 vs 4.8
Where the EOS M6 Mark II wins
- Resolution: 32.5MP
- Burst Rate: 14fps (mechanical and electronic)
- Battery Life: ~305 shots (CIPA)
- Macro: 5.5 vs 4.8
15 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS M50 116 × 88 × 59 mm · 387 g
- EOS M6 Mark II 120 × 70 × 49 mm · 408 g
The EOS M6 Mark II is 4 mm wider, 18 mm shorter, 10 mm slimmer and 21 g heavier than the EOS M50.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS M50 — Casual & Vlogging: The EOS M50 is the most complete-feeling entry-level EF-M camera — built-in EVF, fully articulating screen, Dual Pixel AF, and a well-designed compact body. Its 4K video carries a significant crop and loses Dual Pixel AF, making 1080p the practical option — but for stills and casual video, it remains an excellent used-market buy.
EOS M6 Mark II — Portrait & Street: The M6 Mark II is the peak of the EF-M system — 32.5MP, 14fps, and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II in a compact rangefinder-style body. No built-in EVF is the main compromise, but the optional EVF-DC2 resolves this. An outstanding used-market buy for photographers who want high resolution and fast AF in a genuinely compact body.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginner photographers who want an EVF in a compact mirrorless
- Vloggers who want face-tracking AF and a flip screen
- Students stepping up to their first mirrorless camera
- Used-market shoppers wanting a well-rounded EF-M package
EOS M6 Mark II (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- Enthusiast photographers who want the best the EF-M system offers
- Portrait and landscape photographers wanting high resolution in a compact body
- Street photographers who want a fast, discreet, high-resolution camera
- Used-market buyers seeking top EF-M performance
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS M50Canon · 2018 | EOS M6 Mark IICanon · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £240 usedBest | £337 used |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 32.5MPBest |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (1.56× crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with face and eye detection |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 14fps (mechanical and electronic)Best |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~305 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 387g (body only)Best | 408g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 119.6 × 70.0 × 49.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | None (optional EVF-DC2 accessory) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon EF-M mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB, 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
EOS M6 Mark II
Portrait
6.1/10
6.0/10
Street
6.5/10
6.8/10
Travel
5.8/10
5.8/10
Wedding & Events
4.7/10
4.7/10
Vlogging & Video
5.2/10
5.0/10
Filmmaking
4.6/10
4.7/10
Documentary
4.8/10
4.9/10
Sports & Action
5.5/10
5.5/10
Landscape
4.8/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
5.4/10
5.4/10
Casual
5.5/10
4.8/10
Food
6.2/10
5.9/10
Macro
4.8/10
5.5/10
Architecture
5.0/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
4.3/10
4.5/10
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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