EOS M50 IIvs Lumix S9
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Lumix
Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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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.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
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 S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The lumix s9 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) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
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