Canon R3 vs Nikon Z50
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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 6000 x 3164 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
- Announced September 2021
(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
- Released October 2019
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The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon R3 and Nikon Z50, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is very well matched but the R3 (Full frame) and Z50 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe R3 was launched 24 months after the Z50 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the R3 scores against the Z50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Nikon Z50
| R3 | Z50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2021 |  | October 2019 | Newer by 24 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 4150k |  | 1040k | Sharper display (+3110k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Canon R3
| Z50 | R3 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon R3 and Nikon Z50
| R3 | Z50 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3.2" | Equal display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Canon R3 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon R3 comes with outside measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z50 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
See the Canon R3 and Nikon Z50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the R3 and the Z50.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the R3 and Z50 is 52 and 74 respectively.
Canon R3 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R3 and Z50.
As you can tell, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R3 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Canon R3 will give more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher R3 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon R3 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications
| Canon EOS R3 | Nikon Z50 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Nikon |
| Model type | Canon EOS R3 | Nikon Z50 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2021-09-14 | 2019-10-10 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Expeed 6 |
| Sensor type | Stacked CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 21MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5568 x 3712 |
| Max native ISO | 102400 | 51200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 204800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 1053 | 209 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
| Total lenses | 27 | 15 |
| Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Resolution of screen | 4,150 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | 2,360 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/64000s | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 6000x3164 (60p/50p/30p/24p/23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/60p/30p/24p/23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/60p/30p/23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/30p/23.98p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 6000x3164 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 1015g (2.24 lbs) | 397g (0.88 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") | 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | 96 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 25.0 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.7 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 4086 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 760 photographs | 320 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Built-in |
| Battery ID | LP-E19 | EN-EL25 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) |
| Storage slots | Dual | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $6,000 | $857 |
