EOS R50vs Z6
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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.
Travel, Portrait, Video — Z6 (2018): Nikon's proof of concept — and a genuinely excellent camera.
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
Z6 (2018)
- Nikon DSLR users making their first move to mirrorless
- Photographers who want full-frame Nikon glass on a budget
Quick take: The z6 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the z6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | Z6 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £749 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K 30fps (full-width), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | 273-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 12fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 585g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 67.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF 0.80× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Nikon Z-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single XQD / CFexpress Type B |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | Z6 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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