EOS RPvs Z50
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
Who should buy what
EOS RP (2019)
- Canon users who want to start investing in RF glass affordably
- Stills photographers who shoot primarily in good light
- Anyone coming from a Canon DSLR wanting the RF system at low cost
- Travel photographers who prioritise compactness over video specs
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £499 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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