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Canon EOS M50 vs M50 Mark II
Two generations of Canon's compact EF-M body with a built-in viewfinder. They share the 24.1MP APS-C sensor, DIGIC 8, a 2.36M-dot finder, a vari-angle touchscreen, 10 fps bursts, 4K/24p and a 387 g body. The Mark II adds Eye AF in Servo and in movies, AF down to −4 EV, vertical video, webcam use and YouTube Live streaming.
Side-by-side specs
| Canon EOS M50 | Canon EOS M50 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | Same |
| Processor | DIGIC 8 | Same |
| ISO | 100–25600; expandable to 51200 | Same |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, up to 143 points; Eye Detection AF in One-Shot AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF; Eye Detection AF in One-Shot AF, Servo AF and movies |
| AF low-light limit | EV −2 | EV −4 |
| Bursts | 10 fps (One-Shot AF); 7.4 fps (Servo AF) | 10 fps (One-Shot AF); 7.4 fps (Servo AF) |
| Stabilization | None in body; movie digital IS | None in body; movie digital IS |
| Viewfinder | OLED, 2.36M dots | Same |
| Screen | 3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | Same |
| 4K video | 4K UHD 23.98/25p, cropped; contrast AF | Same |
| Creator tools | Not listed in Canon's 2018 release | Vertical video, tap-to-record, movie self-timer, YouTube Live, webcam use (EOS Webcam Utility or clean HDMI) |
| Battery (CIPA, screen) | LP-E12; about 235 shots | LP-E12; about 305 shots |
| Weight | About 387 g with battery and card | Same |
| Launch price | Feb 25, 2018; $779.99 body-only (US) | Oct 14, 2020; $599.99 body-only (US) |
Specs from Canon Europe's EOS M50 and EOS M50 Mark II specifications, Canon U.S.A.'s EOS M50 specifications chart (battery), Canon's EOS M50 Mark II Advanced User Guide (Drive Mode, Movie Digital IS) and Canon U.S.A.'s February 25, 2018 and October 14, 2020 releases; US launch prices from Canon U.S.A. Battery figures are CIPA, rear screen. ✓ = advantage; blank = tie or not directly comparable.
Sample photos
Four photos taken with the Canon EOS M50 and four with the Canon EOS M50 Mark II, shared on Wikimedia Commons under open licenses.
Who should buy which
Buy the M50 if…
- You shoot stills with One-Shot AF: the sensor, DIGIC 8, finder, screen and 10 fps bursts are the same.
- You don't need vertical video, webcam use or live streaming.
Buy the M50 Mark II if…
- You film yourself or stream: vertical video, tap-to-record, a movie self-timer, YouTube Live and webcam use.
- You track moving subjects: Eye AF works in Servo AF and in movies.
- You shoot in dim light: AF down to −4 EV vs −2 EV.
- You want more shots per charge: about 305 vs 235 (CIPA, screen).
Both bodies share the sensor, processor, finder, screen, 10 fps bursts, 4K/24p and weight, so the choice is mostly autofocus and creator tools. See our full M50 and M50 Mark II reviews, or all comparisons.
Where to buy
Canon EOS M50
Canon EOS M50: Launched at $779.99 in 2018 (Canon's US launch price, February 25, 2018).
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Canon EOS M50 Mark II
Canon EOS M50 Mark II: Launched at $599.99 in 2020 (Canon's US launch price, October 14, 2020).
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