EOS R50vs Z30vs Ricoh GR IIIx
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.
Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.
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
Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
- You want the GR experience with a slightly tighter, more versatile field of view
- You shoot portraits, food, or street scenes where 40mm suits better than 28mm wide
- You want a premium compact that fits in a shirt pocket with better tonal rendering than a phone
Quick take: The eos r50 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | Z30 (2022) | Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £479 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 11fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 405g body only | 262g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Nikon Z-mount | Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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