EOS R6vs Z50
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The z50 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the z50 is the most affordable; only the eos r6 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 (2020) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £499 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | None |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
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