Canon EOS R3vs Z50 II
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
Z50 II (2024)
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
Quick take: The canon eos r3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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