EOS M50 IIvs X-H2vs Nikon Zfc
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.
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
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
X-H2 (2022)
- You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
- You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
- You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
- You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
- You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the x-h2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | X-H2 (2022) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £1,399 | £799 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 40.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 660g body only | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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