EOS M50 IIvs EOS Rvs EOS R8
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
- Beginners and students wanting an affordable entry into Canon's ecosystem
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and clean HDMI output on a budget
- Content creators who want reliable eye-tracking AF at a low price
- Canon users upgrading from a smartphone or compact camera
EOS R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
EOS R8 (2023)
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF body
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | EOS R (2018) | EOS R8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £799 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 30.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 660g body only | 461g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | EOS R | EOS R8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | — | |
| Portrait | |||
| Vlogging & Video | |||
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Wedding | — | — | |
| Sports | — | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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