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Canon EOS R8 Mark II vs Z50 II
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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Verdictwhich should you buy?
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.
Who should buy what
Z50 II (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping into the Nikon Z system wanting improved autofocus
- Content creators who want APS-C Z quality with subject detection AF
- Z50 owners who want meaningfully better AF performance for people and pets
- Travel photographers wanting a compact, capable Z body at an accessible price
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| 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 |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R8 Mark II
Z50 II
Portrait
8.3/10
7.2/10
Street
6.9/10
6.4/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
6.3/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
7.1/10
Filmmaking
7.0/10
6.0/10
Documentary
7.7/10
7.0/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
7.9/10
Landscape
6.4/10
5.5/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
8.1/10
Casual
5.8/10
6.5/10
Food
8.0/10
6.7/10
Macro
8.5/10
6.0/10
Architecture
6.6/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
5.5/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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