Nikon Z50 vs Canon EOS M50 Mark II
Nikon Z50 has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. the EOS M50 Mark II is better for travel.
Choose the Z50 for
- faster bursts (11fps vs 10fps)
- a lower price (from £349)
- more lenses in our database (54 vs 9)
Choose the EOS M50 Mark II for
- more resolution (24.1MP vs 21MP)
- a lighter body (387g vs 450g)
- a newer design (2020)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Z50 | EOS M50 Mark II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C, 21MP | APS-C, 24.1MP |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon EF-M (APS-C) |
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Burst | 11 fps | 10 fps |
| Readout | — | — |
| Max ISO | 51,200 | 25,600 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | Lens only |
| Video | 4K 30p | 4K 24p (crop) |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 450 g | 387 g |
| Battery | Nikon EN-EL25a | Canon LP-E12 |
| Card slots | SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-I) |
| New price | No longer sold new | No longer sold new |
| Used at MPB | £349–424 | £364–369 |
| Native lenses in our database | 54 (31 third-party) | 9 (4 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | EOS M50 Mark II |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | About equal |
| Wildlife & animals | About equal |
| Sports & action | About equal |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | About equal |
| Vintage / film look | About equal |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The Z50 uses Nikon Z (54 lenses in our database, 31 third-party) and the EOS M50 Mark II uses Canon EF-M (9 lenses, 4 third-party). Batteries: Nikon EN-EL25a (about £55) vs Canon LP-E12 (about £50).
Z50 compatible lenses → · EOS M50 Mark II compatible lenses → ·
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nikon Z50 better than the Canon EOS M50 Mark II?
It depends on your priorities. The Z50 offers faster bursts (11fps vs 10fps), a lower price (from £349), more lenses in our database (54 vs 9); the EOS M50 Mark II offers more resolution (24.1MP vs 21MP), a lighter body (387g vs 450g), a newer design (2020).
Which is better for video, the Z50 or the EOS M50 Mark II?
They are closely matched for video (4K 30p vs 4K 24p (crop)); stabilisation and lens choice will decide it.
Which is cheaper, the Z50 or the EOS M50 Mark II?
The Z50 costs No longer sold new new and from £349 used at MPB; the EOS M50 Mark II costs No longer sold new new and from £364 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Nikon Z50 lenses on the EOS M50 Mark II?
Not directly. The Z50 uses Nikon Z and the EOS M50 Mark II uses Canon EF-M; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.