Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS R50 V→Canon EOS R6
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the Canon EOS R50 V. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the EOS R6
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.3 | ||
| Street | -0.8 | ||
| Travel | -0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -1.7 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.0 | ||
| Documentary | +0.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.6 | ||
| Landscape | +0.8 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.3 | ||
| Casual | -1.4 | ||
| Food | +0.6 | ||
| Macro | -0.1 | ||
| Architecture | +0.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.9 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS R50 V | EOS R6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £729 | £1,299 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ↓ |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card) | 598g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | 2× SD UHS-II |
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