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Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
56 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1 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
  • Announced February 2023
Nikon 1 J1
(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.

Photography Glossary

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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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon 1 J1

		

		

			
 R50 1 J1 
LaunchedFebruary 2023January 2012Fresher by 135 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 1 J1 R50 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon 1 J1

		

		

			
 R50 1 J1 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Display size3.00"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
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.
Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and 1 J1 is 75 and 91 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography information
Nikon 1 J1 Portrait photography information
83
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
48
 has manual focus
 sensor size is nice (1")
 saves RAW formats
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography features
Nikon 1 J1 Street photography features
77
 fully articulated screen
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 has focus by touch
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
69
 sensor size is nice (1")
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than others (234g)
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography advice
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 has phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
48
 silent mode (1/16,000s)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 provides tracking autofocus
 supports phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 terrible battery (230 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography info
Nikon 1 J1 Travel photography info
84
 has bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 good  resolution (24MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
60
 lighter than others (234 grams)
 has built in flash
 terrible battery (230 shots)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography advice
Nikon 1 J1 Landscape photography advice
80
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 good sized screen (3.00 inches)
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 no image stabilization
56
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 sensor size is nice (1")
 saves RAW formats
 no image stabilization
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 terrible battery (230 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging information
77
 selfie friendly display
 touch screen
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has microphone socket
 no image stabilization
30
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than others (234 grams)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 missing external mic jack
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Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Nikon 1 J1
 Canon EOS R50Nikon 1 J1
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