Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
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.
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.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
EOS RP (2019)
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
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 RP (2019) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £799 | £499 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 1-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 26.2MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Face/subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 3-axis mechanical gimbal |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 5fps mechanical | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 166 mins video |
| Weight | 387g body only | 485g (body, battery, card) | 179g (camera only) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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