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Canon R5 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
59
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Revealed July 2020
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
  • Announced October 2019
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Canon R5 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon R5 versus Nikon Z50, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and Z50 (21MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and Z50 (APS-C) provide different sensor sizes.

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The R5 was released 10 months later than the Z50 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the R5 grades vs the Z50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Nikon Z50

 R5 Z50 
AnnouncedJuly 2020October 2019More recent by 10 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Canon R5

 Z50 R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Nikon Z50

 R5 Z50 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R5 provides exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") and a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Nikon Z50 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the R5 against the Z50.

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and Z50 is 59 and 74 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 and Z50.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R5 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R5 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 24 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The newer R5 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
88
has manual focus
MP count great (45 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
80
manual focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography factors
Nikon Z50 Street photography factors
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
73
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (397 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography factors
Nikon Z50 Sports photography factors
84
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (45MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (320 per charge)
75
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z50 as a Travel photography camera
68
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count great (45MP)
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (320 shots)
77
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others (397g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (45MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (320 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
79
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
video res high (8192 x 4320 resolution)
does have external mic jack
71
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than others (397 grams)
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Canon R5 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Nikon Z50
 Canon EOS R5Nikon Z50
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R5 Nikon Z50
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-07-09 2019-10-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X Expeed 6
Sensor type 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 45 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8192 x 5464 5568 x 3712
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1053 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Nikon Z
Total lenses 17 15
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3.2"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​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
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 738g (1.63 pounds) 397g (0.88 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model LP-E6NH EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 2 Single
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