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Canon EOS R50 vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- Burst — electronic: the R6 II leads at 40 fps (electronic shutter); RAW Burst 30 fps vs the R50's 15 fps (electronic shutter).
- Weight (body): the R50 leads at 375 g vs the R6 II's 670 g.
- Battery life (CIPA): the R6 II leads at 760 shots (LCD) / 450 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, power saving mode, at 23°C vs the R50's 440 shots (LCD) / 310 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C.
 R50 Canon RF |  R6 II Canon RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | APS-C | Full-frame (35mm) |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS (APS-C) | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS (full-frame, compatible with Dual Pixel CMOS AF) |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full-frame (35mm) |
| Resolution (MP) | 24.2 | 24.2 |
| In-body stabilisation | none (Sensor Shift-IS: No; lens/digital IS only) | 8 stops |
| ISO range | 100 (range 100-32000, expandable to H:51200) | 100 (range 100-102400, expandable to L:50, H:204800) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Subject detection | Humans (Eyes/Face/Head/Body), Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds), Vehicles (Racing cars/Motor bikes) | Humans, Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses), Vehicles (Racing cars/Motor bikes, Aircraft, Trains) |
| Burst — mechanical | 12 fps (mechanical/1st-curtain electronic shutter) | 12 fps (mechanical shutter) |
| Burst — electronic | 15 fps (electronic shutter) | 40 fps (electronic shutter); RAW Burst 30 fps |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD up to 29.97p (6K oversampled, uncropped at all frame rates per press release) | 4K UHD up to 59.94p (6K oversampled, uncropped) |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC (HDR PQ off), H.265/HEVC (HDR PQ on) | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC |
| Recording limit | Max duration 1 hour (excluding High Frame Rate movies); no 4GB file limit with exFAT | Max duration 6 hours (excluding High Frame Rate movies) |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 2.36 million dots (1024x768) | 3.69 million dots |
| EVF magnification | 0.95x | 0.76x |
| Rear screen | 2.95-inch (7.5cm) TFT colour LCD monitor, approx. 1.62 million dots, touchscreen (vari-angle not explicitly stated on this spec page) | 3.0-inch Clear View LCD II, approx. 1.62 million dots, touchscreen, vari-angle (vari-angle confirmed via official USA press release: '3-inch 1.62 million dots vari-angle LCD touch screen') |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8 mm | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4 mm |
| Weight (body) | 375 g | 670 g |
| Weather sealing | Not provided (no dust/water resistance stated) | Yes, dust- and water-resistant construction (cannot completely prevent dust/water entry); official press release describes it as "on par with the EOS 6D series" |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 440 shots (LCD) / 310 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C | 760 shots (LCD) / 450 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, power saving mode, at 23°C |
| Battery | LP-E17 (supplied) | LP-E6NH (supplied) / LP-E6N |
| Card slots | 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-I | 2x SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, USB-C connector | SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB-C connector |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11ac/ab/g/n (5GHz/2.4GHz), Bluetooth v5.0 |
| HDMI | HDMI Micro out (Type D, HDMI-CEC not supported) | HDMI micro out (Type D) |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $679.99 (body only) | $2,499.00 (body only) |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | Tenba BYOB 10 Camera Insert Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“Approx. 22.3 x 14.9 mm (APS-C) CMOS, 24.2MP, Sensor Shift-IS No. Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 12 FPS with Mechanical shutter, Max. Approx. 15 FPS with Electronic shutter. Battery Life With LCD Approx. 440 shots, With Viewfinder Approx. 310 shots”
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS, Effective Pixels Approx. 24.2 megapixels, Sensor Shift-IS Yes, up to 8-Stops advantage. Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 12fps with Mechanical shutter, Max. Approx. 40fps with Electronic shutter. Battery Life With LCD Approx. 760 shots”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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