EOS M50 IIvs Nikon Zf
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 Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
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
Nikon Zf (2023)
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Quick take: The nikon zf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the nikon zf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | Nikon Zf (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | Nikon Zf |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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