EOS M50 IIvs EOS R50vs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS M50 II Canon EOS M50 II (2020) From £449 Best for Beginners & vlogging View EOS M50 II
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Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS R50 (2023) From £599 Best for Beginners & family View EOS R50
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DJI DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo DJI DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) From £499 Best for Content creators starting out View DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo

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 & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.

Content Creators Starting Out — DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023): The Osmo Pocket 3 with everything you need to start creating — wide-angle lens, ND filters, and tripod included for a complete creator kit.

↓ Full specifications below

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 R50 (2023)

  • You're completely new to mirrorless cameras and want something uncomplicated
  • You create vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
  • You want great autofocus without needing to understand complex menus

DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)

  • You want the full solo creator setup without buying accessories separately
  • You're a travel vlogger or content creator ready to go on day one
  • You want the best value on the Pocket 3 system with essential accessories included

Quick take: The eos r50 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 R50 (2023)DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
Price £449 £599 £499
Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS 24.2MP APS-C CMOS 1-inch CMOS
Resolution 24.1MP 24.2MP 20.0MP
Video 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking Face/subject tracking AF
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) None (no IBIS) 3-axis mechanical gimbal
Burst Rate 10fps 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic 20fps
Battery Life ~305 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA) 166 mins video
Weight 387g body only 375g body only 179g (camera only)
Dimensions 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm
Weather Sealed No No No
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× EVF, 2.36M dots None
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen
Mount Canon EF-M mount Canon RF-S / RF Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-II slot Single microSD
Connectivity USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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