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Canon EOS R50 V vs Z50 II
Quick take: The Canon EOS R50 V has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Canon EOS R50 V is the most affordable; only the Z50 II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Z50 II — All-Round Photography: 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
Z50 II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R50 VCanon · 2025 | Z50 IINikon · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £729Best | £779 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MPBest | 20.9MP |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 12fpsBest | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA)Best | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card)Best | 385g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, 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
Z50 II
Portrait
6.6/10
7.2/10
Street
7.1/10
6.4/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
5.3/10
6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
7.5/10
7.1/10
Filmmaking
6.1/10
6.0/10
Documentary
6.5/10
7.0/10
Sports & Action
5.9/10
7.9/10
Landscape
5.3/10
5.5/10
Wildlife
6.4/10
8.1/10
Casual
6.5/10
6.5/10
Food
6.8/10
6.7/10
Macro
7.3/10
6.0/10
Architecture
5.7/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
5.6/10
5.5/10
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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