Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS R6→Canon EOS R50

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS R6

£1299

2020

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS R50

£599 (-£700)

2023

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS R6. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the EOS R50

Unchanged or similar

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS R6	EOS R50
Price	£1,299	£599
Released	2020	2023	↑
Sensor	Full-frame CMOS 35mm	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps	4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS	None (no IBIS)
Burst Rate	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic
Battery Life	380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF)	~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight	598g (body only)	375g body only	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	No	↓
Viewfinder	EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot	EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount	Canon RF	Canon RF-S / RF
Memory Cards	2× SD UHS-II	Single SD UHS-II slot

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