EOS M3vs Z50
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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The eos m3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M3 (2015) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | — | None |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M3 | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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