EOS R50vs Z30vs Z6 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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
All-Round Full-Frame Photography — Z6 II (2020): The Z6 II is the Nikon most photographers should buy. It's balanced across every discipline — stills, video, autofocus, weather sealing — without overpaying for megapixels you don't need. The Z-mount glass is superb.
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
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
Z6 II (2020)
- Nikon DSLR users ready to move to mirrorless
- Photographers who need a reliable all-rounder without specialising
- Video creators wanting 4K/60p in a weather-sealed body
- Enthusiasts who shoot everything from portraits to travel
Quick take: The z6 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the z6 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | Z30 (2022) | Z6 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £479 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.5MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.9MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect, 273 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 11fps | 14fps mechanical, 14fps electronic (12-bit RAW) |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 405g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Nikon Z-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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