Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS R3→Canon EOS M50 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The EOS M50 II offers little measurable spec improvement over the Canon EOS R3. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | EOS M50 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | -5.0 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Photojournalism | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Travel | +3.0 | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS R3 | EOS M50 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £449 | |
| Released | 2021 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 10fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 387g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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