Canon R vs Nikon Z50

Following is a in-depth overview of the Canon R vs Nikon Z50, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the R (30MP) and Z50 (21MP) and the R (Full frame) and Z50 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The R was announced 13 months prior to the Z50 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the R scores versus the Z50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R & Nikon Z50. The whole galleries are available at Canon R Gallery & Nikon Z50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R features outside measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z50 has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the R versus the Z50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R and Z50 is 62 and 74 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R and Z50.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R will show extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged R will be behind with regard to sensor tech.