EOS M50 IIvs Q
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.
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
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
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The q has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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