EOS M50 IIvs EOS R8vs A7C 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.
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid 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
EOS R8 (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality on a tight budget
- You shoot mainly in good light and can live without built-in stabilisation
- You primarily shoot stills with occasional video
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; 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) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £1,099 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 461g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| 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 |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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