Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1
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![Canon EOS R50 front Canon EOS R50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R50/Canon-R50-front.jpg)
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Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2023
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
- Launched January 2012
- New Model is Nikon 1 J2
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Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") have totally different sensor measurements.
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The R50 was introduced 11 years later than the 1 J1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the R50 matches up against the 1 J1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R50 and Nikon 1 J1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R50 Gallery and Nikon 1 J1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon 1 J1
R50 | 1 J1 | |||
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Launched | February 2023 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 135 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Canon R50
1 J1 | R50 |
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon 1 J1
R50 | 1 J1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R50 has external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J1 has specifications of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).
See the Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the R50 vs the 1 J1.
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Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and 1 J1 is 75 and 91 respectively.
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Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and 1 J1.
To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R50 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Canon R50 will render extra detail using its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer R50 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
![Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R50-vs-Nikon-1-J1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R50-vs-Nikon-1-J1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications
Canon EOS R50 | Nikon 1 J1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS R50 | Nikon 1 J1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2023-02-08 | 2012-01-20 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 10 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 | 3872 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 32000 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 651 | 135 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Nikon 1 |
Amount of lenses | 37 | 13 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.00" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6m at ISO 100 | 5.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/60 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 375 grams (0.83 lb) | 234 grams (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 56 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 372 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | 230 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | EN-EL20 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Single UHS-II SD card slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $679 | $625 |