EOS M50 IIvs EOS R100vs Z30
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.
First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
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 R100 (2023)
- First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
- Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
- Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
- Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
Quick take: The eos m50 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | EOS R100 (2023) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £529 | £479 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 6.5fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 356g (body, battery, card) | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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