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EOS R50 vs DC-G100D
Quick take: The EOS R50 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the EOS R50 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·16 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 £397 at eBay
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R50 — Beginners & Family: Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
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
EOS R50 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
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 | EOS R50Canon · 2023 | DC-G100DLumix · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649Best | £649Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/30p, 4K/24p, 1080p/60p — V-Log L (upgrade) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Contrast-detect DFD AF with face, eye and animal detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 2-axis (body); 5-axis Dual IS II when used with OIS lenses |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronicBest | 10fps AF single, 9fps AFS continuous |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best | ~250 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g (body only) | 333g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 116.5 × 82.5 × 55.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF 0.53× 3.68M-dot — pop-up style |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Micro Four Thirds (MFT) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | 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
EOS R50
DC-G100D
Portrait
7.3/10
5.6/10
Street
7.1/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.3/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
5.7/10
4.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.6/10
5.9/10
Filmmaking
5.2/10
4.6/10
Documentary
5.8/10
4.8/10
Sports & Action
7.0/10
5.3/10
Landscape
5.2/10
4.5/10
Wildlife
7.2/10
5.9/10
Casual
7.5/10
6.4/10
Food
7.1/10
6.6/10
Macro
7.3/10
7.5/10
Architecture
5.9/10
5.1/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
5.0/10
Fun & simple
5.5/10
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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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