EOS M50 IIvs EOS R8vs EOS RP
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.
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
- Beginners and students wanting an affordable entry into Canon's ecosystem
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and clean HDMI output on a budget
- Content creators who want reliable eye-tracking AF at a low price
- Canon users upgrading from a smartphone or compact camera
EOS R8 (2023)
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF body
EOS RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | EOS R8 (2023) | EOS RP (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £1,099 | £799 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP | 26.2MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 5fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited |
| Weight | 387g body only | 461g body only | 485g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | EOS R8 | EOS RP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | — | |
| Portrait | |||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | |||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | — | |
| Landscape | — | — | |
| Video | — | — | |
| Wildlife | — | — |
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