EOS R50vs Leica Q2
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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, Documentary — Leica Q2 (2019): The most capable fixed-lens full-frame camera at its launch. Leica quality without compromise.
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
Leica Q2 (2019)
- Street and travel photographers who want full-frame quality in a compact form
- Photographers who prefer one lens and no system complexity
Quick take: The leica q2 has the highest resolution at 47mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the leica q2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | Leica Q2 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £3,750 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 47.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K 30fps, 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with manual override |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Optical IS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 718g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF 0.79× 3.68M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fixed 28mm f/1.7 Summilux-C ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | Leica Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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