EOS R50vs Z5
VS
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.
Entry-Level Full-Frame & Dslr Switchers — Z5 (2020): The most affordable route into full-frame Z — dual card slots, IBIS, and a capable sensor at an accessible price.
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
Z5 (2020)
- DSLR photographers switching to full-frame mirrorless for the first time
- Enthusiasts who want full-frame image quality on a tighter budget
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who don't need fast burst or 4K
- Z5 II shoppers on a budget — the original Z5 is now excellent value used
Quick take: The z5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the z5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | Z5 (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/30p (with crop), 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Hybrid AF — 273 phase-detect points, eye/subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~470 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 590g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 134 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Nikon Z mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Sports | — |
More comparisons with EOS R50
Camera family history