EOS R50vs A7 IIIvs A7C II
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.
All-Round Photography & Video — A7 III (2018): Still one of the best all-round cameras money can buy — particularly strong used. The A7 III proved that full-frame doesn't have to mean compromises, and nothing at this price point has meaningfully beaten it.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
EOS R50 (2023)
- You're completely new to mirrorless cameras and want something uncomplicated
- You create vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
- You want great autofocus without needing to understand complex menus
A7 III (2018)
- Enthusiast photographers upgrading from APS-C for the first time
- Working photographers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Anyone who shoots in low light regularly
- Hybrid shooters needing both stills and video performance
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the a7 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | A7 III (2018) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £1,699 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~710 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 565g (body, battery, card) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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