Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS R50 V→Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Canon EOS R50 V. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS R5 Mark II
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Resolution45MP vs 24MP (+21MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical vs 12fps
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Battery life570 shots (CIPA) vs 480 shots (CIPA)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Canon EOS R50 V | EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.1 | ||
| Street | -0.6 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -1.5 | ||
| Filmmaking | +2.2 | ||
| Documentary | +1.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | +3.1 | ||
| Landscape | +2.0 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.5 | ||
| Casual | -1.3 | ||
| Food | +1.5 | ||
| Macro | +1.6 | ||
| Architecture | +1.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.9 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS R50 V | EOS R5 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £729 | £4,299 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 45MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA) | 570 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card) | 746g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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