Canon EOS M50 Mark II Compared to the Canon EOS R50

SpecificationsCanon EOS M50 Mark IICanon EOS R50
  Canon EOS M50 Mark II Canon EOS R50
Year Introduced20202023
Megapixels24.124.2
Total Pixels25.825.5
Sensor Size22.3 x 14.9mm22.3 x 14.9mm
Pixel Dimensions6000 x 40006000 x 4000
Pixel Size3.72µm3.72µm
Diffraction-Limited Aperturef/6.0f/6.0
Sensor Readout Speed (ms)7835.3
Sensor StabilizationNN
Lens MountEF-M (EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E lenses compatible via Mount adapter EF-EOS M)RF, RF-S (EF, EF-S, and TS-E lenses when using Mount Adapter EF-EOS R)
FOVCF1.6x1.6x
Image ProcessorDIGIC 8DIGIC X
 
Autofocus  
TypeDual Pixel CMOS AF System. Phase detection pixels built onto imaging sensorPhase-difference detection system with image sensor (Dual Pixel CMOS AF)
Points3,975651 AF Areas covering approx. 100% of the frame, 4503 individually selectable AF points with 90% horizontal and 100% vertical coverage
Working RangeEV -4 – 18 (ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens attached) EV -4 – 20 (at 73°F/23°C & ISO100)
Point SelectionFace + Tracking: Face (and eye) and subject tracking via automatic recognition/manual selection via touchscreen. Automatic selection over AF points when no face recognised within frame.
Eye AF available in One Shot AF
Smooth Zone AF: Manual zone selection, plus automatic selection over AF points within selected zone
1-point AF: Manual selection via touchscreen (tap or touch and drag), buttons
Spot AF, 1-point AF, AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right), AF point Expansion surrounding (all surrounding points), Flexible Zone AF 1-3, and Whole Area AF (entire focusing area with 651 maximum focusing zones)
MicroadjustmentNo
Touch & Drag AFYY
Eye Detection AFYY
Focus Bracketing/StackingNY
 
Exposure Control  
Metering ModesReal-time metering from the image sensor
(1) Evaluative metering (384 zones)
Real-time with image sensor, 384-zone (24x16)
(1) Evaluative metering (AF point-linked)
(2) Partial metering (approx. 5.8% of the area at the center of the screen)
(3) Spot metering (approx. 2.9% of the area at the center of the screen)
(4) Center-weighted average metering
Metering RangeEV -2 – 20 (at room temperature 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)EV -2 – 20 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)
Exposure Comp+/-3 EV in 1/3 stop increments+/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
AEB3 shots, +/- 2 EV, 1/3-stop increments3 shots in +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
Light Flicker ModeNY
IntervalometerNN
ISO SensitivityAuto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3 stop increments.Auto, 100-32000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments)
ISO can be expanded to H1: 51200
Shutter Speed1/4000 to 30 sec.1st Curtain Electronic: 30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Electronic: 30-1/8000, Bulb
 
Viewfinder  
Type0.39" (9.9mm) OLED color EVF, 2.36 Million dots0.39" (9.9mm) OLED color EVF, 2.36 Million dots
CoverageApprox. 100%Approx. 100%
MagnificationApprox. Approx. 0.95x
EyepointApprox. 22mmApprox. 22mm
InformationCustomizable and toggle via INFO. Button
(1) Liveview image with exposure info
(2) Liveview image with basic info
(3) Liveview image with full info
Customisable settings:
Grid overlay (x3 formats), Histogram (Brightness/ RGB), Electronic Level, Multi aspect ratios
(1) Maximum burst
(2) Possible shots/Sec. until self-timer shoots
(3) Focus Bracketing/ Multiple-exposure/HDR shooting/Multi Shot Noise Reduction/Bulb time/Interval timer
(4) Shooting mode
(5) AF method
(6) AF operation
(7) Image quality
(8) Card
(9) Drive mode
(10) Metering mode
(11) No. of remaining shots for focus braketing, multiple exposures, or interval timer
(12) Electronic level
(13) Movie recording time available
(14) Battery level
(15) Image Stabilizer (IS mode)
(16) Histogram (Brightness/RGB)
(17) Quick Control button
(18) Anti-flicker shooting
(19) White balance/White balance correction
(20) Picture style
(21) Auto Lighting Optimizer
(22) Still photo cropping / Aspect ratio
(23) AF point (1-point AF)
(24) AEB/FEB
(25) View Assist
(26) HDR PQ
(27) Flash ready / FE lock / High-speed sync
(28) Electronic shutter
(29) Touch shutter / Create folder
(30) AE lock
(31) Shutter speed / Multi-function lock warning
(32) Aperture value
(33) Wi-Fi® function
(34) Wi-Fi® signal strength
(35) Bluetooth® function
(36) Exposure simulation
(37) Magnify button
(38) ISO speed
(39) Highlight tone priority
(40) Exposure compensation
(41) Exposure level indicator
DOF PreviewYesYes, via customizable button
 
LCD  
Type7.5 cm (3.0”) Vari-Angle Touchscreen LCD (TFT). 3:2 aspect ratio. Approx. 1,040,000 dots. Vari-angle touch screen 2.95" (7.50cm) Clear View LCD II, approx. 1.62 million dots
CoatingNo
Brightness AdjAdjustable to one of seven levels Manual: Adjustable to one of seven levels
Display OptionsCustomizable and toggle via INFO. Button
(1) Liveview image with exposure info
(2) Liveview image with basic info
(3) Liveview image with full info
Customizable settings:
Grid overlay (x3 formats), Histogram (Brightness/ RGB), Electronic Level, Multi aspect ratios, Hints and Tips
(1) Basic Camera settings
(2) Advance Camera settings
(3) Camera settings plus histogram and dual level display
(4) No info
(5) Quick Control Screen
 
Flash  
Built-in GN5 (ISO 100, meters)6 (ISO 100, meters)
Built-in CoverageUp to 18mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 24mm)
Built-in Recycle TimeApprox. 5 sec.
ModesAuto (E-TTL II)E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual
X-Sync1/2501/250 electronic 1st curtain, n/a with electronic shutter
Exposure Compensation+/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments+/- 3EV in 1/3 increments
Hot Shoe/PC TerminalYes / NoYes / No
External Flash CompE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportCanon Multi-function accessory shoe . Canon AD-E1 adapter required for EX Speedlites
 
Shooting  
Shooting ModesStill Photo Shooting:
(1) Scene Intelligent Auto
(2) Hybrid Auto
(3) Special Scenes
(4) Creative Filters
(5) Flexible-priority AE
(6) Program AE
(7) Shutter-priority AE
(8) Aperture-priority AE
(9) Manual Exposure
(10) Bulb Exposure
Movie Recording:
(1) Movie for close-up demos
(2) Movie IS mode
(3) HDR movies
(4) Movie auto exposure
(5) Movie manual exposure
(6) Custom Shooting mode (C mode)
Picture StylesAuto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)
Image ProcessingHighlight Tone Priority (standard and enhanced)
Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)
Long exposure noise reduction
High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings + Multi Shot NR)
Lens peripheral illumination correction
Chromatic aberration correction
Diffraction correction
Creative Assist:
Presets
Background Blur (5 settings)
Brightness (19 levels)
Contrast (9 levels)
Saturation (9 levels)
Color Tone 1 & 2 (19 levels)
Monochrome (Off/Black and white/Sepia/Blue/Purple/Green)
Resize JPEG / HEIF images to M, S1, S2
Cropping: JPEG / HEIF images can be cropped (Aspect ratios 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1)
Cropping of images
- Switch between vertical and horizontal cropping orientation
- Cropping frame can be moved using touch screen operation
RAW image processing: not supportsed
Multiple exposure
HDR
HEIF to Jpeg conversion
Lens optical correction:
- Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction, Distortion correction (during/after still photo shooting, during video only)
- Diffraction correction, Digital Lens Optimizer (during/after still photo shooting)
Focus breathing compensation (compatible lenses, movies only)
Highlight Tone Priority (3 settings)
Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings)
Long exposure noise reduction (3 settings)
High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) (still and video)
Clarity (+/- 4)
Abberration CorrectionsPeripheral Illumination, Distortion, Chromatic Aberration, and Diffraction along with DLO (Digital Lens Optimizer)
Drive ModesSingle, High-Speed Continuous, Low-Speed Continuous, Self timer (2s, 10s, Continuous, Remote)Single, Continuous High+, Continuous High, Continuous Low, Self-timer (2s, 10s, Continuous, 2s+remote, 10s+remote)
Continuous ShootingOne shot AF: Approx. 10 shots/sec for up to 36 frames in JPEG and 10 frames in RAW
With Servo AF: Approx. 7.4 shots/sec for up to approx 47+ frames in JPEG
Max. approx. 12 fps speed maintained for 42 JPEG, 7 RAW, or 15 CRAW images with AF Tracking or 15 FPS with electronic shutter for 28 JPEG, 7 RAW, or 15 CRAW images
Shutter Lag
Viewfinder BlackoutN/A
 
Live View  
FrameRate
FocusingManual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen)
Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face and Eye Detection and Tracking AF)
MeteringReal-time metering using the image sensor
(1) Center-weighted average
Display Options
 
File Information  
Still ImageTypeJPEG/RAW/C-RAW (.CR3 Canon 14-bit RAW format)JPEG (.JPG), HEIF (.HIF), RAW, C-RAW (.CR3)
Movies: ALL-I (Time-lapse video only), IPB (.MP4)
Image Size3:2 Aspect Ratio: Large: 6000 x 4000, Medium: 3984 x 2656, Small 1: 2976 x 1984, Small 2: 2400 x 1600, RAW: 6000 x 4000, C-RAW: 6000 x 4000
16:9 Aspect Ratio: Large: 6000 x 3368, Medium: 3984 x 2240, Small 1: 2976 x 1680, Small 2: 2400 x 1344, RAW: 6000 x 3368, C-RAW: 6000 x 3368
4:3 Aspect Ratio: Large: 5328 x 4000, Medium: 3552 x 2664, Small 1: 2656 x 1992, Small 2: 2112 x 1600, RAW: 5328 x 4000, C-RAW: 5328 x 4000
1:1 Aspect Ratio: Large: 4000 x 4000, Medium: 2656 x 2656, Small 1: 1984 x 1984, Small 2: 1600 x 1600, RAW: 4000 x 4000, C-RAW: 4000 x 4000
In-camera RAW processing & Image Resize available in playback
RAW/ C-RAW: 6000x4000 (3:2 aspect ratio)
JPEG/ HEIF:
3:2 ratio (L) 6000x4000, (M) 3984x2656, (S1) 2976x1984, (S2) 2400x1600
4:3 ratio (L) 5328x4000, (M) 3552x2664, (S1) 2656x1992, (S2) 2112x1600
16:9 ratio (L) 6000x3368, (M) 3984x2240, (S1) 2976x1680, (S2) 2400x1344
1:1 ratio (L) 4000x4000, (M) 2656x2656, (S1) 1984x1984, (S2) 1600x1600
Movie TypeMP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)]HDR PQ [OFF]: MP4, 8 bits, H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC, YCbCr 4:2:0, Rec.709, AAC
HDR PQ [ON]: MP4, 8 bits, H.265 / HEVC, YCbCr 4:2:2, Rec.2020, AAC
Movie Size 3840 x 2160 (4K UHD, 23.98 fps), 1920 x 1080 (Full HD, 59.94 fps / 29.97 fps / 23.98 fps) and 1280 x 720 (HD, 119.88 fps / 59.94 fps / 29.97 fps / 23.98 fps)4K UHD: 3840 x 2160, 16:9, NTSC (29.97 / 23.98) / PAL (25.00), IPB (Standard / Light), AAC
Full HD High Frame Rate Movies: 1920 x 1080, 16:9, NTSC (119.88) / PAL (100.00), IPB (Standard / Light), No audio
Full HD: 1920 x 1080, 16:9, NTSC (59.94 / 29.92 / 23.98) / PAL (50.00 / 25.00), IPB (Standard / Light), AAC, Digital Zoom 1-10x available at 29.97 / 23.98 / 25.00
Full HD time-lapse movies: 1920 x 1080, 16:9, NTSC (29.97) / PAL (25.00), ALL-I, No audio
HDR movies: 1920 x 1080, 16:9, NTSC (29.97) / PAL (25.00), IPB (Standard), AAC
Creative filters: 1920 x 1080, 16:9, NTSC (29.97 / 23.98) / PAL (25.00), IPB (Standard / Light), AAC
Movie LengthMax duration 29min 59secMax duration 1 hour (excluding High Frame Rate movies). No 4 GB file limit with exFAT formatted card.
 
Other Information  
Wireless FeaturesWi-Fi, BluetoothWi-Fi, Bluetooth
GPSNVia GP-E2 GPS receiver
Custom Functions8 customizable buttons6 Custom Functions
LCD Panel / IlluminationNo / NoNo / No
Water & Dust ResistanceNot SpecifiedNot Specified
Sound MemoNoNo
 
Interface  
Computer InterfaceUSB Micro-B (Hi-Speed USB 2.0 compliant) Hi-Speed USB 2.0 USB Type-C connector also used for computer communication / smartphone communication / USB power
Other InterfaceHDMI OUT terminal Type D
HDMI output while recording (shooting screen without sound) provided
External microphone (3.5mm stereo jack)
HDMI Micro out (Type D, HDMI-CEC not supported)
External Microphone In (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)
 
Memory  
Memory TypeSD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-I SupportedSD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-I Supported
 
Batteries & Power  
BatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E12LP-E17
Battery LifeApprox. 250 shots (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)Approx. With LCD Approx. 440 shots (at 23°C)
With Viewfinder Approx. 310 shots (at 23°C)
Power Supply Battery ChargersBattery charger LC-E12E
DC Coupler DR-E12
Battery charger LC-E17E
Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700
DC Coupler DR-E17
 
Physical Specs  
Body MaterialsPolycarbonateMagnesium alloy and high-strength engineering plastic
Shutter Durability Rating
Operating Environment32–104°F / 0–40°C32–104°F (0 – 40 °C), 85% or less humidity
Dimensions Inches4.6 x 3.5 x 2.3" (116.3 x 88.1 x 58.7mm)4.58 x 3.37 x 2.71" (116.3 x 85.5 x 68.8mm)
CIPA Weight13.7 oz (387g)13.2 oz (375g)
 
Accessories  
Viewfinder
Wireless File TransmitterBuilt-inBuilt-in
Compatible LensesEF-M (EF and EF-S lenses compatible via Mount adapter EF-EOS M)RF, RF-S (EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E with Adapter)
Battery Grip N/A n/a
RemoteWireless Remote Control BR-E1Wireless Remote Control BR-E1
OtherNeck Strap EM-E2 (black/white), Neck Strap EM-200DB
 
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