EOS M50 IIvs Leica Q3vs Z5 II
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.
Travel, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
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
Leica Q3 (2023)
- You want a single camera that's ready for anything, anywhere — no lens changes needed
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want full-frame quality in a compact body
- You appreciate Leica optical quality and are comfortable committing to one focal length
Z5 II (2024)
- You want full-frame image quality at the lowest possible entry price
- You shoot stills primarily — portrait, landscape, or travel
- You're upgrading from a DSLR and want a familiar but thoroughly modern Nikon experience
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the leica q3, z5 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | Leica Q3 (2023) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £5,999 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 60.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 15fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 743g | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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