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Canon 750D vs Nikon Z50

Portability
66
Imaging
64
Features
76
Overall
68
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon 750D vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Alternative Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Previous Model is Canon 700D
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
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Canon 750D vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon 750D vs Nikon Z50, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the 750D (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 750D was revealed 5 years earlier than the Z50 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon 750D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 750D grades versus the Z50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Nikon Z50

 750D Z50 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Canon 750D

 Z50 750D 
RevealedOctober 2019February 2015Fresher by 56 months
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon 750D and Nikon Z50

 750D Z50 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon 750D vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 750D has got outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Nikon Z50 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 750D against the Z50.

Canon 750D vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 750D and Z50 is 66 and 74 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Canon 750D vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 750D and Z50.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon 750D to provide more detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older 750D will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon 750D vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 750D Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography highlights
78
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 750D as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Street photography camera
70
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
72
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 750D Sports photography advice
Nikon Z50 Sports photography advice
60
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (440 CIPA)
75
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 750D Travel photography factors
Nikon Z50 Travel photography factors
65
features focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
no Timelapse recording
low battery life (440 per charge)
77
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (397g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 750D Landscape photography details
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography details
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (440 shots)
no Timelapse recording
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 750D as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
71
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397 grams)
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Canon 750D vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Nikon Z50
 Canon EOS 750dNikon Z50
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS 750d Nikon Z50
Otherwise known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2015-02-06 2019-10-10
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 21 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 19 209
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon Z
Amount of lenses 326 15
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 grams (1.22 lb) 397 grams (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 320 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $749 $857