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Canon EOS R50 V vs DC-G100D
Quick take: The Canon EOS R50 V has the highest resolution at 24MP; the DC-G100D is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Lumix
DC-G100D 2023
Best for Vlogging, content creation & lightweight travel
£649
list price · used from £490 at eBay
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
DC-G100D — Vlogging, Content Creation & Lightweight Travel: The lightest capable MFT mirrorless for vloggers — phase-detect AF, directional audio, and the full Lumix lens ecosystem under 350g.
Who should buy what
DC-G100D (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Content creators who want better quality than a smartphone without the weight of a full-size camera
- Travel vloggers who want the smallest capable MFT camera with a flip screen and mic input
- Photography beginners entering the Lumix MFT system at an accessible price point
- G100 owners who want the upgraded phase-detect AF for better subject tracking
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R50 VCanon · 2025 | DC-G100DLumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £729 | £649Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MPBest | 20.3MP |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses |
| Burst Rate | 12fpsBest | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card) | 333g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, 3.5mm mic jack, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R50 V
DC-G100D
Portrait
6.6/10
5.6/10
Street
7.1/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
5.3/10
4.1/10
Vlogging & Video
7.5/10
6.2/10
Filmmaking
6.1/10
4.6/10
Documentary
6.5/10
4.8/10
Sports & Action
5.9/10
5.3/10
Landscape
5.3/10
4.5/10
Wildlife
6.4/10
5.9/10
Casual
6.5/10
6.5/10
Food
6.8/10
6.6/10
Macro
7.3/10
7.5/10
Architecture
5.7/10
5.1/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
5.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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