Canon EOS M50 Mark II
Mirrorless Cameras

EOS M50 Mark II

Canon

Released Oct 1, 2020 · Analysis updated Feb 9, 2026

Canon EOS M50 Mark II Mirrorless Camera 15-45mm Lens in the Mirrorless Cameras category. The Canon EOS M50 Mark II scores 80/100 based on 15 expert reviews in the mirrorless cameras category. Coverage includes reviews from Photoreview, Thedailybeast, Breatheyourpassion, and Consumerreports.

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80

based on 15 expert reviews

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Pros

  • 4k video capability(24)
  • Eye af(10)
  • Compact and lightweight design(9)
  • Swing-out touch lcd(8)
  • 10fps continuous shooting(3)

Cons

  • 4k video limited to 25fps(4)
  • Single sd card slot(3)
  • Short battery life(2)
  • Limited native lenses(2)
  • Electronic shutter only(2)

15 Publication Reviews

88
Independent publication10/2020

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As a compact, relatively sophisticated and capable camera for those who like to travel light, the EOS M50 II kit ticks plenty of boxes and has real appeal to those who post images and movie clips to s...

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85
Independent publication02/2022

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The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is an intuitive, easy-to-use camera that will transform beginners into confident photographers in no time.

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85
Independent publication

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The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is a great camera for food photographers, Instagrammers, product photographers, and vloggers, with improved autofocus performance and AI servo capabilities making it a great ...

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83
Major publication

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The Canon EOS M50 Mark II w/ 15-45mm is a 24-megapixel mirrorless camera that delivers very good image quality, excellent image stabilization, and very good video performance with 4K capability.

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83
Independent publication10/2024

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The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is an excellent entry-level mirrorless digital camera that offers a fantastic suite of features for creatives and content creators.

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82
Independent publication

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The Canon EOS M50 Mark II offers excellent image quality and autofocus in a compact mirrorless package, making it a great choice for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

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82
Independent publication05/2022

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The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is a popular mirrorless camera among beginners and enthusiasts, particularly for travel and vlogging, offering portability, good image quality, and useful features.

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80
Established publication04/2021

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The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is a very capable and forgiving camera that is small and light enough to take with you everywhere, particularly as the EF-M lens line-up has 8 compact lenses available.

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78
Independent publication

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The Canon EOS M50 Mark II offers excellent colour reproduction and impressive autofocus performance, though it has limitations with high ISO noise and video crop factors.

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78
Independent publication10/2021

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The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is a good option for beginners and those with a limited budget, offering a lightweight mirrorless design, good image quality, and useful features like 4K video and live strea...

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78
Independent publication03/2021

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The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is a modest upgrade to the original M50 with improved autofocus and video features, but limited 4K capabilities and minimal hardware changes make it a hard sell for existing ...

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78
Independent publication10/2020

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The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is a compact and versatile mirrorless camera designed for content creators, vloggers, and photography enthusiasts who want excellent performance in a portable package.

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78
Independent publication05/2021

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The Canon EOS M50 Mark II is a great camera that is a big step up in terms of autofocus, especially if you have an older M mount body or are looking for a small second camera to carry around with you.

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72
Major publication12/2020

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Canon's EOS M50 Mark II is a confusing little camera – while it is feature-packed, it's only a very minor update on the first EOS M50 camera.

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70
Major publication

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The Canon EOS M50 Mark II offers some minor updates from original. It's still a very good digital camera for photographers, but one to skip if 4K video is a priority.

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