EOS M50vs BF
Sigma
BF (2025)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Photographers who want to strip back every distraction
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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.
Photographers Who Want To Strip Back Every Distraction — BF (2025): The most radical camera in years — no dials, no buttons, just a flat aluminium body and total creative minimalism.
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
BF (2025)
- Photographers who find camera menus and dials a distraction from the creative process
- L-mount system users who want the lightest, most minimal full-frame body available
- Design enthusiasts who value the object quality and philosophy as much as the output
- Sigma fp/fp L users ready for a more radical step toward minimal photography
Quick take: The eos m50 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 is the most affordable; only the bf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 (2018) | BF (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 24MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.0MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Phase-detect AF — face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | — | 5-axis IBIS — 7 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 9fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g (body only) | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 127.0 × 75.0 × 45.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | EVF 0.75× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen — primary interface |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | L-mount (Leica/Panasonic/Sigma) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single UHS-II SD slot |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 | BF |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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