EOS M50vs Leica Q2
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.
Street, Travel, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
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
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the eos m50 is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 (2018) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | — | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g (body only) | 718g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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