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Canon R100 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
76
Imaging
72
Features
70
Overall
71
Canon EOS R100 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Canon R100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 356g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released May 2023
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
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Canon R100 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon R100 versus Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the R100 (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R100 was announced 3 years after the Z50 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the R100 matches up against the Z50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R100 over the Nikon Z50

 R100 Z50 
IntroducedMay 2023October 2019More modern by 45 months

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Canon R100

 Z50 R100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon R100 and Nikon Z50

 R100 Z50 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon R100 has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Nikon Z50 has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Canon R100 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R100 and Z50 is 76 and 74 respectively.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the R100 and Z50.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon R100 to give you greater detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent R100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R100 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R100 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography features
83
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R100
Street photography with Nikon Z50
69
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
72
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R100 Sports photography details
Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
64
silent shooting (1/4,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low