EOS R50vs Q
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
Who should buy what
EOS R50 (2023)
- Beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Family photographers who want reliable subject tracking in a compact body
- R100 buyers who want a step up with better video and subject detection
- Casual content creators who want a simple, capable RF camera on a budget
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The eos r50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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