Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS-1D X Mark III→Canon EOS M50 II

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS-1D X Mark III

£3500

2020

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS M50 II

£449 (-£3,051)

2020

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS-1D X Mark III. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the EOS M50 II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS-1D X Mark III	EOS M50 II
Price	£3,500	£449
Released	2020	2020
Sensor	20.1MP full-frame CMOS	24.1MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	5.5K RAW, 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 60fps (full-frame via firmware)	4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p
Autofocus	191-point all cross-type OVF AF; 525-point Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Live View)	Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection
Stabilisation	—	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	16fps mechanical, 20fps live view	10fps	↓
Battery Life	~2850 shots (CIPA)	~305 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	1250g (body only)	387g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	OVF 0.76× magnification, 100% coverage	EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39×
Screen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 4.15M dots	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF-M mount
Memory Cards	Dual CFexpress Type B slots	Single SD UHS-I slot

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