Nikon Z50 II vs Canon EOS R10
Nikon Z50 II has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The Z50 II is the better pick for travel, vlogging; the EOS R10 is better for wildlife, sports.
Choose the Z50 II for
- faster bursts (30fps vs 23fps)
- a lower price (from £624)
- more lenses in our database (54 vs 36)
- a newer design (2024)
Choose the EOS R10 for
- more resolution (24MP vs 21MP)
- faster sensor readout (≈30ms vs ≈45ms)
- a lighter body (429g vs 550g)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Z50 II | EOS R10 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C, 21MP | APS-C, 24MP |
| Mount | Nikon Z | Canon RF-S (APS-C) |
| Released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Burst | 30 fps | 23 fps |
| Readout | ≈45 ms | ≈30 ms |
| Max ISO | 51,200 | 32,000 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | Lens only |
| Video | 4K 60p (crop) | 4K 60p (crop) |
| Weather sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 550 g | 429 g |
| Battery | Nikon EN-EL25a | Canon LP-E17 |
| Card slots | SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-II) |
| New price | £839 | £839 |
| Used at MPB | £624–649 | £699–759 |
| Native lenses in our database | 54 (31 third-party) | 36 (14 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | About equal |
| Everyday & travel | Z50 II |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | About equal |
| Wildlife & animals | EOS R10 |
| Sports & action | EOS R10 |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | Z50 II |
| 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 II uses Nikon Z (54 lenses in our database, 31 third-party) and the EOS R10 uses Canon RF / RF-S (36 lenses, 14 third-party). Batteries: Nikon EN-EL25a (about £55) vs Canon LP-E17 (about £45).
Frequently asked questions
Is the Nikon Z50 II better than the Canon EOS R10?
It depends on your priorities. The Z50 II offers faster bursts (30fps vs 23fps), a lower price (from £624), more lenses in our database (54 vs 36); the EOS R10 offers more resolution (24MP vs 21MP), faster sensor readout (≈30ms vs ≈45ms), a lighter body (429g vs 550g).
Which is better for video, the Z50 II or the EOS R10?
They are closely matched for video (4K 60p (crop) vs 4K 60p (crop)); stabilisation and lens choice will decide it.
Which is cheaper, the Z50 II or the EOS R10?
The Z50 II costs £839 new and from £624 used at MPB; the EOS R10 costs £839 new and from £699 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Nikon Z50 II lenses on the EOS R10?
Not directly. The Z50 II uses Nikon Z and the EOS R10 uses Canon RF / RF-S; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.