EOS Rebel T6 to EOS R50: Is it Worth the Switch?

[SheldonS]

Hello,

I currently use a Canon Rebel T6. I have been considering a move to the Canon R50. While the specs make it seem like a good move, I wonder if it really is a good move? Is there a noticeable difference in the quality of the images?

I normally shoot landscapes, plants, animals and sky while hiking. I have tried to capture some action shots which have been kind of hit or miss.

[March411 · Accepted solution]

@SheldonS, welcome to the community!

• The R50 has of 651 focus points vs 19 on the T6, those 632 extra focus point will help capturing those action shots
• The R50 is 180 g lighter
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• R50 offers a image processor upgrade to the Digic X
• 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
• The R50 has a 55% higher resolution screen
• The R50 offers 15 fps of continuous shooting vs 5 fps of the T6
• R50 offers vehicle, animal eye AF tracking the T6 does not

I do believe it would be an upgrade but you have to consider the lenses you own. An adapter would be required and I would suggest only an authentic Canon adapter to ensure body to lens communication. 

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[shadowsports · Accepted solution]

@SheldonS 

My colleague @March411 has provided a great deal of technical reasons why an upgrade to mirrorless is a worthwhile upgrade.  I fully agree. 

If you've been shooting with your T6 for a while, even casually, you've probably become accustomed to its behaviors and capabilities.  

Mirrorless has truly eclipsed the capability of DSLR's.  They do everything a DSLR can do better.  Cameras offer a user experience in addition to their technical specifications.  As you move up to mid-tier and high-end bodies, you're paying for additional features, capabilities and a user experience.   These capabilities don't make you a better photographer.  They do however, increase your enjoyment and experience.  The basics of photography still apply.  Understanding the exposure triangle, etc.  A body upgrade will also give you improved autofocus, subject detection, tracking and low light performance.  Things you couldn't do with your T6 are suddenly within reach. This is truly satisfying.  You will also love having an articulating screen 🤩

Lenses are the real investment in photography.  Body's come and go.  If done right lenses will move forward with you.   Canon understands this and has made it possible for you to migrate to mirrorless without the major capital expense of a brand new shooting system, body and lenses.  Most of your Canon brand EF / EF-S lenses can be adapted to mirrorless.  Due to the advanced capabilities and communication of mirrorless you may not see all of the performance capabilities offered by a mirrorless body.  An example might be maximum FPS during high-speed shooting.  Most people feel that their EF and EF-S lenses when adapted to mirrorless perform better.  Some third party lenses may not be 100% compatible due to their age.  If you try to put a 20-year-old lens (any brand) on a mirrorless body, it's probably not going to focus as fast, track as well or achieve the maximum FPS of a modern lens.  Lens technology has also improved.  Communication standards, the coatings used on the glass, etc.  RF and RF-S lenses are capable of outperforming EF &  EF-S lenses.  The ability to adapt older lenses can help take the bite out of the upgrade.  You can migrate to RF at your own pace.

I'm confident you'll be happy with an upgrade to the R50.

If you have more questions, please ask. All of us are happy to help make the upgrade a positive experience.  

[SheldonS]

Thank you both very much. I appreciate the different perspectives. Your inputs have helped me decide, its time to move up.

[ebiggs1]

Hold on there my friend. I don't disagree with all the 'greatness' described by the other responders but the real question is will all that 'greatness' show up for you or benefit you. That answer can be, no, it won't. Any new feature you don't use or don't need is useless.  I am nobody to say don't buy a new camera because sometimes you just want a new camera. I know the feeling!

[stevet1]

SheldonS,

I also own a T6, and can echo what the others have said. Upgrading your camera can make your photography experience much more enjoyable... the faster burst rate, the articulating screen, etc.

For me, the deciding factor in upgrading was the processing speed. I am a great believer in getting the fastest processor that you can afford. Your T6 only has a Digic 6 processor.

As Marc said, the R50 has a Digic X processor. You will find the R50 to be light years ahead.

Steve Thomas

[normadel]

I have to agree with ebiggs1. All the technical wonders attributed to the R50 etc. are just a bunch of marketing hype to me. Upgrade if you have a NEED to benefit from it all, but don't succumb to the "wonders" of it all if you don't. 

[ebiggs1]

" Upgrade if you have a NEED ..."

Sage advice often ignored. 🤔

[March411]

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@ebiggs1 wrote:

Hold on there my friend. I don't disagree with all the 'greatness' described by the other responders but the real question is will all that 'greatness' show up for you or benefit you. That answer can be, no, it won't. Any new feature you don't use or don't need is useless. I am nobody to say don't buy a new camera because sometimes you just want a new camera. I know the feeling!
EB

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I would agree with ebiggs1, if you are not going to use what a new body offers its simply GAS which is alright too if you want to spend the money. There are still great DSLR's out in the wild.

For me the biggest draw to upgrade was the additional focus points which have made wildlife so much easier and fun. If you are photographing static subjects the upgrade may not be required.