Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M→Canon EOS M50 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS M50 II improves across 5 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most EOS M owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the EOS M50 II
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Resolution24MP vs 18MP (+6MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate10fps vs 4fps
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Battery life~305 shots (CIPA) vs ~230 shots (CIPA)
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Generation8 years newer (2020 vs 2012)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | EOS M50 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Street | +1.0 | ||
| Portrait | +3.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +2.0 | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M | EOS M50 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £449 | |
| Released | 2012 | 2020 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 18MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 387g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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