Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M5→Canon EOS M50 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS M5. 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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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Generation4 years newer (2020 vs 2016)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | EOS M50 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Street | -1.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports & Action | -2.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +1.5 | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M5 | EOS M50 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £449 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2020 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 387g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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