EOS R50vs X-T5vs ZV-1 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.
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
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 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
X-T5 (2022)
- You're a photographer first and video is secondary or completely irrelevant
- You want the highest resolution Fujifilm's APS-C system can deliver
- You value a compact, tactile camera with physical dials and classic controls
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the x-t5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | X-T5 (2022) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £1,499 | £649 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 40.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 557g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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