Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS R50 V→Canon EOS R6 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 R6 Mark II
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Battery life~760 shots (CIPA) vs 480 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
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 R6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.7 | ||
| Street | -0.4 | ||
| Travel | +0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -1.4 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.4 | ||
| Documentary | +1.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.6 | ||
| Landscape | +1.3 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.0 | ||
| Casual | -1.0 | ||
| Food | +0.9 | ||
| Macro | +1.1 | ||
| Architecture | +0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.3 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS R50 V | EOS R6 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £729 | £2,099 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2022 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA) | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card) | 670g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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