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Quick take: The Canon EOS R8 Mark II has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Z50 II is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Z50 II — All-Round Photography: Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
| Specification | Canon EOS R8 Mark IICanon · 2026 | Z50 IINikon · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,729 | £779Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronicBest | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | ~330 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 546g (with battery and card) | 385g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | — | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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