EOS M50 IIvs X-T30 IIvs Nikon Z9
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.
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
Professional Sports & Wildlife — Nikon Z9 (2021): The Z9 redefined what professional mirrorless could be — no mechanical shutter, 45MP stacked BSI, and 8K RAW in the most rugged Z body.
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-T30 II (2021)
- You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
- You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
- You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality
Nikon Z9 (2021)
- You shoot professionally and need a camera body that handles everything without compromise
- You're a sports, wildlife, or commercial photographer who demands the absolute best
- You want a camera body that will remain state-of-the-art for the next decade
Quick take: The nikon z9 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the nikon z9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | X-T30 II (2021) | Nikon Z9 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £499 | £5,499 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 26.1MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 383g body only | 1340g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN |
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