EOS R50vs Nikon Z9vs OM-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.
Professional Sports & Wildlife — Nikon Z9 (2021): The Z9 redefined what professional mirrorless could be — no mechanical shutter, 45MP stacked BSI, and 8K RAW in the most rugged Z body.
Wildlife & Action — OM-1 II (2024): 120fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and IP53 sealing — the most capable wildlife and action camera in the Micro Four Thirds world.
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
Nikon Z9 (2021)
- You shoot professionally and need a camera body that handles everything without compromise
- You're a sports, wildlife, or commercial photographer who demands the absolute best
- You want a camera body that will remain state-of-the-art for the next decade
OM-1 II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds, or fast action and want the best MFT autofocus available
- You need strong weather sealing without the weight of a full-frame sports body
- You're in the MFT system and want a flagship-level body upgrade
Quick take: The nikon z9 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the nikon z9, om-1 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | Nikon Z9 (2021) | OM-1 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £5,499 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 45.7MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW | 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect | Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 6-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG | 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 1340g body only | 561g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Nikon Z-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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