EOS M50 IIvs Lumix S1R
Lumix
Lumix S1R (2019)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for High-resolution landscape, commercial & studio photography
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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.
High-Resolution Landscape, Commercial & Studio Photography — Lumix S1R (2019): A 47MP full-frame resolution powerhouse with one of the finest EVFs ever made — the S1R rewards careful, deliberate photography.
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
Lumix S1R (2019)
- Landscape photographers who want maximum resolution in a weather-sealed, IBIS-equipped full-frame body
- Commercial and product photographers who need 47MP detail with the option of 187MP composite shots
- Studio portrait photographers who want the finest EVF available alongside a high-resolution sensor
- Leica SL2 users who want a more affordable L-mount high-resolution alternative
Quick take: The lumix s1r has the highest resolution at 47mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the lumix s1r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | Lumix S1R (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 47.3MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p (crop), 4K/30p (full-frame), V-Log (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | DFD contrast-detect AF — reliable for static subjects |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS — 6 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 9fps continuous with AF/AE |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 898g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 148.9 × 110.0 × 96.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.78× — one of the finest EVFs available |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic & headphone jacks |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | Lumix S1R |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
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