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Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 AW1

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Nikon 1 AW1 front
Portability
86 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
51

Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released February 2023
Nikon 1 AW1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
  • Released September 2013
Photography Glossary

Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon R50 versus Nikon 1 AW1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and 1 AW1 (14MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and 1 AW1 (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The R50 was released 9 years after the 1 AW1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 AW1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the R50 grades vs the 1 AW1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon 1 AW1

		

		

			
 R50 1 AW1 
ReleasedFebruary 2023September 2013Newer by 115 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 1 AW1 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon 1 AW1

		

		

			
 R50 1 AW1 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Display size3.00"3"Same display dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R50 enjoys outer measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Nikon 1 AW1 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).
Check out the Canon R50 versus Nikon 1 AW1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the R50 and the 1 AW1.
Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 AW1 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and 1 AW1 is 75 and 86 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 AW1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and 1 AW1.
As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R50 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon R50 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer R50 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 AW1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography factors
Nikon 1 AW1 Portrait photography factors
83
 manual focus
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
59
 you can focus manually
 MP count decent (14MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 provides face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 no external flash support
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography advice
Nikon 1 AW1 Street photography advice
77
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 no image stabilization
67
 good sensor size (1")
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 fixed screen
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography information
Nikon 1 AW1 Sports photography information
77
 quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
59
 fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography information
Nikon 1 AW1 Travel photography information
84
 has bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 good MP (24MP)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
63
 environment proofing
 MP count decent (14MP)
 flash built-in
 no Timelapse mode
 low battery (220 CIPA)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 AW1
80
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inch)
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 no image stabilization
61
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 MP count decent (14MP)
 good sensor size (1")
 saves RAW formats
 environment proofing
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery (220 per charge)
 no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging advice
Nikon 1 AW1 Vlogging advice
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes microphone socket
 no image stabilization
29
 provides face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 no microphone jack
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Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Nikon 1 AW1
 Canon EOS R50Nikon 1 AW1
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R50 Nikon 1 AW1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2013-09-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - EXPEED 3A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 32000 6400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 651 135
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon 1
Available lenses 37 13
Focal length multiplier 1.6 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/60s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 85 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 470 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 70 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 35 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 12 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 90 Mbps, MP4, H.265, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 356 gr (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 428
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Launch price $679 $0