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EOS R50 vs GH4
Quick take: The EOS R50 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the GH4 is the most affordable; only the GH4 is weather sealed.
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
GH4 2014
Best for Video, independent filmmaking & documentary
£149
used today at Wex Photo Video
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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.
GH4 — Video, Independent Filmmaking & Documentary: The world's first consumer 4K camera — the GH4 changed independent filmmaking and proved that broadcast-quality video didn't require a cinema camera budget.
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
GH4 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Videographers and independent filmmakers who want the camera that started the consumer 4K era
- Content creators looking for a capable 4K body at the lowest entry price
- MFT system users who want the best video capability on a tight budget
- Photographers interested in camera history — the GH4 is a landmark piece
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS R50Canon · 2023 | GH4Lumix · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £149 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 16.05MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/30p, C4K/24p (first consumer camera with 4K), 1080p/96fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Contrast-detect DFD AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | None (no body IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 12fps (AFS), 7fps (AFC) |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~500 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 375g (body only)Best | 560g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 133.2 × 93.4 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.67× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, 3.5mm mic jack, headphone jack, HDMI |
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
GH4
Portrait
7.3/10
4.7/10
Street
7.1/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.3/10
5.2/10
Wedding & Events
5.7/10
4.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.6/10
4.2/10
Filmmaking
5.2/10
4.6/10
Documentary
5.8/10
5.1/10
Sports & Action
7.0/10
5.7/10
Landscape
5.2/10
4.6/10
Wildlife
7.2/10
6.1/10
Casual
7.5/10
3.8/10
Food
7.1/10
5.2/10
Macro
7.3/10
5.4/10
Architecture
5.9/10
4.4/10
Astrophotography
5.4/10
4.4/10
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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