EOS R100vs Z50
Canon
EOS R100 (2023)
Starting from £529 new
Best for First camera / beginner photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Who should buy what
EOS R100 (2023)
- First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
- Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
- Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
- Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The eos r100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R100 (2023) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £499 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R100 | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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