EOS M50 IIvs Canon EOS R3vs Z7 II
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.
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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
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
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, z7 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £5,999 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.1MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 1015g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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