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Quick take: The Z5 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Canon EOS R50 V is the most affordable; only the Z5 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Z5 — Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers: The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
| Specification | Canon EOS R50 VCanon · 2025 | Z5Nikon · 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £729Best | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fpsBest | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA)Best | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card)Best | 590g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
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 →