EOS Rvs Z50
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Who should buy what
EOS R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the z50 is the most affordable; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £499 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — |
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