EOS R50vs Z5 IIvs OM System OM-1 Mark II
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OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
From £1999
Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports
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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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.
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
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
OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
- You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
- You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available
Quick take: The z5 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the z5 ii, om system om-1 mark ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | Z5 II (2024) | OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £1,299 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | 8.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 120fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 700g body only | 599g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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