Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R7→Canon EOS M50 II
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The EOS M50 II offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS R7. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 32MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R7 | EOS M50 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Video | — | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R7 | EOS M50 II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £449 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2020 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 32MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) | |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 10fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 387g body only | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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