EOS R50vs GFX 50S IIvs Z5 II
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.
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 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
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 gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii, z5 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | GFX 50S II (2021) | Z5 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £2,999 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 51.4MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 3fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 900g body only | 700g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× 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 Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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