Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R100→Canon EOS M50 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the EOS R100. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the EOS M50 II
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Burst rate10fps vs 6.5fps mechanical
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R100 | EOS M50 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Video | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R100 | EOS M50 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £449 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 10fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 387g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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