EOS M50 IIvs Z30vs Ricoh GR IIIx
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 & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
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
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- You want the GR experience with a slightly tighter, more versatile field of view
- You shoot portraits, food, or street scenes where 40mm suits better than 28mm wide
- You want a premium compact that fits in a shirt pocket with better tonal rendering than a phone
Quick take: The ricoh gr iiix 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) | Z30 (2022) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £479 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 11fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 405g body only | 262g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Nikon Z-mount | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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