EOS M50 IIvs Z6 III
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.
Hybrid Video & Action — Z6 III (2024): Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
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
Z6 III (2024)
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Quick take: The z6 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the z6 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | Z6 III (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 760g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | Z6 III |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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