Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R→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 R. 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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Generation2 years newer (2020 vs 2018)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 30MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | EOS M50 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +3.0 | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R | EOS M50 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £449 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2020 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 30MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 660g body only | 387g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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