Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
Z50 II (2024)
Quick take: The eos m50 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 1-inch CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 20fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 179g (camera only) | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | None | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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