EOS M50 IIvs EOS RPvs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
From £1999
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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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.
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.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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 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
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
- You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
- You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the om system om-1 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | EOS RP (2019) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £799 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 26.2MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 5fps mechanical | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 485g (body, battery, card) | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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