Oddly changing file sizes in R50

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For this question, I'm using a 16mm f2.8 Canon RF lens on a Canon R50 body. My image size and format is set to the largest jpeg setting.

I've noticed that when I use the A+ (full auto) mode with this setup and these settings, my file sizes range from 6.99 Mb to around 10 Mb. However, when I switch to M (Manual), my file sizes shrink down to 4 Mb or less.

Can anyone share why this is happening and if there is a way to prevent it, other than just shooting everything in C-RAW all the time?