EOS R50vs GFX 50S IIvs Nikon D7500
Which should you buy?
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Who should buy what
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
GFX 50S II (2021)
- You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
- You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
- You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | GFX 50S II (2021) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £2,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 51.4MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 3fps | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 900g body only | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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