EOS R100vs EOS R50vs Z5 II
Which should you buy?
First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
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 R100 (2023)
- First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
- Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
- Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
- Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed
EOS R50 (2023)
- You're completely new to mirrorless cameras and want something uncomplicated
- You create vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
- You want great autofocus without needing to understand complex menus
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 z5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r100 is the most affordable; only the z5 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | EOS R50 (2023) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £599 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 375g body only | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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