EOS M50 IIvs Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Sigma fp
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Sigma
Sigma fp (2019)
From £1499
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
View Sigma fp
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.
Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
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 R5 Mark II (2024)
- You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
- You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
- You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer
Sigma fp (2019)
- You're a filmmaker building a cinema rig where the smallest full-frame body is essential
- You want L-mount compatibility to pair with Sigma Art or Leica SL lenses
- You prioritise video and cinema colour over stills ergonomics and functionality
Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £4,299 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 45.0MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 570 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 746g body only | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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