EOS R50vs Leica SL3vs OM System TG-7
OM System
OM System TG-7 (2023)
From £449
Best for Adventure, underwater & outdoor use
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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.
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
Adventure, Underwater & Outdoor Use — OM System TG-7 (2023): Waterproof to 15m, freezeproof and shockproof — the TG-7 is the most capable rugged compact for adventure and outdoor use.
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
Leica SL3 (2024)
- You want Leica image quality with the convenience of autofocus and interchangeable lenses
- You shoot portraits, commercial, or editorial and want the best Leica system camera
- You plan to use Leica M lenses via adapter alongside native SL glass
OM System TG-7 (2023)
- You dive, surf, kayak, ski, or hike and need a camera that genuinely survives anything
- You want a waterproof backup or travel camera that doesn't require a separate housing
- You need a rugged compact for adventure, outdoor, and underwater activities
Quick take: The leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the om system tg-7 is the most affordable; only the leica sl3, om system tg-7 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | Leica SL3 (2024) | OM System TG-7 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £6,499 | £449 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 12MP BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 60.0MP | 12.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7.5-stop IBIS | Digital IS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 30fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 410 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 875g body only | 253g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 113.0 × 66.5 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Leica L-mount | Fixed 25mm-equiv f/2.0 lens (4× optical zoom) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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