EOS M50vs Q3 43
Leica
Q3 43 (2024)
Starting from £6995 new
Best for Documentary, portrait & reportage photography
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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, Portrait & Reportage Photography — Q3 43 (2024): The Q3 with the most human lens — 43mm, 60MP, and Leica rendering at its most natural and versatile.
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
Q3 43 (2024)
- Portrait and documentary photographers who find 28mm too wide and 50mm too tight
- Q3 owners who prefer a natural 43mm perspective over the iconic 28mm Summilux
- Reportage photographers who want the discreet Q3 form factor with a more intimate focal length
- Leica system users who want a fixed-lens body that excels across multiple genres
Quick take: The q3 43 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the eos m50 is the most affordable; only the q3 43 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 (2018) | Q3 43 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £6,995 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 15fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g (body only) | 743g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed Summicron-M 43mm f/2 ASPH (43mm — closest to human field of view) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single UHS-II SD slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 | Q3 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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