EOS M3vs EOS R50
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Everyday — EOS M3 (2015): The EOS M3 was a meaningful upgrade over the original EOS M — bringing 24MP, a tilting touchscreen, and improved Hybrid CMOS AF III. Video tops out at 1080p/30p and burst shooting is modest, but for stills photographers wanting affordable APS-C quality, the M3 is a competent used-market option.
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Who should buy what
EOS M3 (2015)
- Photographers who want affordable 24MP APS-C quality on a budget
- Casual shooters who want a compact EF-M camera with a tilting screen
- Users looking for an affordable entry into the Canon EF-M ecosystem
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable but inexpensive mirrorless
EOS R50 (2023)
- Beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Family photographers who want reliable subject tracking in a compact body
- R100 buyers who want a step up with better video and subject detection
- Casual content creators who want a simple, capable RF camera on a budget
Quick take: The eos m3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M3 (2015) | EOS R50 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £599 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | — | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 375g body only |
| Dimensions | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF-S / RF |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M3 | EOS R50 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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