EOS M50vs M11-P
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Vlogging — EOS M50 (2018): The EOS M50 is the most complete-feeling entry-level EF-M camera — built-in EVF, fully articulating screen, Dual Pixel AF, and a well-designed compact body. Its 4K video carries a significant crop and loses Dual Pixel AF, making 1080p the practical option — but for stills and casual video, it remains an excellent used-market buy.
Documentary & Street — M11-P (2023): The M11-P is the M11 made more discreet and verifiable — all-black with no logo, and the world's first camera with Content Credentials built in. The same 60MP rangefinder brilliance as the M11, with added significance for documentary and journalistic work where image authenticity cannot be disputed.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 (2018)
- Beginner photographers who want an EVF in a compact mirrorless
- Vloggers who want face-tracking AF and a flip screen
- Students stepping up to their first mirrorless camera
- Used-market shoppers wanting a well-rounded EF-M package
M11-P (2023)
- Documentary photographers and photojournalists who need provable image authenticity
- Street photographers who want the most discreet M-series camera ever produced
- Leica collectors who want the definitive M11 variant
- Professionals working where image integrity must be cryptographically verified
Quick take: The m11-p has the highest resolution at 60mp; the eos m50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 (2018) | M11-P (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £7,500 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 60.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 60.3MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | — |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Manual focus rangefinder (no autofocus) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g (body only) | 530g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | Optical rangefinder, 0.73× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.3" touchscreen LCD, 2.33M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 | M11-P |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| 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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