EOS M50 IIvs EOS R7vs Z5 II
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.
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
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 R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
Z5 II (2024)
- You want full-frame image quality at the lowest possible entry price
- You shoot stills primarily — portrait, landscape, or travel
- You're upgrading from a DSLR and want a familiar but thoroughly modern Nikon experience
Quick take: The eos r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the eos r7, z5 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | EOS R7 (2022) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £1,399 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 32.5MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~770 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 612g (body, battery, card) | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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