Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Z50 IIvs Sony RX100 VII

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) From £4299 Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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Nikon Z50 II Nikon Z50 II (2024) From £899 Best for All-round photography View Z50 II
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Sony Sony RX100 VII Sony Sony RX100 VII (2019) From £1099 Best for Travel & versatility View Sony RX100 VII

Which should you buy?

Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.

All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.

Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.

↓ Full specifications below

Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)

  • You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
  • You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
  • You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer

Z50 II (2024)

  • You want a capable APS-C camera for travel, street, or everyday shooting
  • You want improved autofocus over older Nikon APS-C bodies like the Z50 or Zfc
  • You want a compact Nikon mirrorless body that uses the full Z lens system

Sony RX100 VII (2019)

  • You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
  • You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
  • You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package

Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)Z50 II (2024)Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Price £4,299 £899 £1,099
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked)
Resolution 45.0MP 20.9MP 20.1MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) None (no IBIS) 3-stop Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) ~330 shots (CIPA) ~260 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 385g body only 302g with battery and card
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes No No
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps EVF, 2.36M dots Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Nikon Z-mount Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC
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