Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
Sigma fp L (2021)
ZV-1 II (2023)
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | Sigma fp L (2021) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £1,999 | £649 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 61.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 18fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 427g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | None (optional clip-on EVF available) | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica L-mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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