EOS RPvs Z50 II
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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): 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
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 II (2024)
- 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
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos rp is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | Z50 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £899 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 385g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 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, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS RP | Z50 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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