EOS M50 IIvs EOS R10vs Canon EOS R3
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS R10 (2022): Canon's most affordable RF body — Dual Pixel AF and a vari-angle screen in a compact, lightweight package.
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
- You want your first mirrorless camera at the lowest possible price
- You're a vlogger or content creator just starting out
- Note: EF-M mount is discontinued — consider the EOS R50 for a future-proof system
EOS R10 (2022)
- You're buying your first serious interchangeable-lens camera
- You want reliable animal and people tracking without a steep learning curve
- You want an APS-C body with access to Canon's full RF lens range
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
- You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
- You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions
Quick take: The eos r10 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | EOS R10 (2022) | Canon EOS R3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £699 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP | 24.1MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/120p | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, eye/face/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 15fps mechanical, 23fps electronic | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~430 shots (CIPA) | 620 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 429g body only | 1015g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 122.5 × 87.8 × 83.4mm | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Canon RF |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN |
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