Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS R50 V→Canon Canon EOS R8 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 Canon EOS R8 Mark II
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate40fps electronic vs 12fps
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Generation1 year newer (2026 vs 2025)
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 | Canon EOS R8 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.7 | ||
| Street | -0.2 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.9 | ||
| Documentary | +1.2 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.1 | ||
| Landscape | +1.1 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.9 | ||
| Casual | -0.7 | ||
| Food | +1.2 | ||
| Macro | +1.2 | ||
| Architecture | +0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.7 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS R50 V | Canon EOS R8 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £729 | £1,729 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps | 40fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA) | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | ↓ |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card) | 546g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | Vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | Canon RF-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD (UHS-II) |
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