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Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J4

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Nikon 1 J4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
49 Features
62 Overall
54

Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J4 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Nikon 1 J4
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 232g - 100 x 60 x 29mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon 1 J3
  • Replacement is Nikon 1 J5
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Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J4 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon R50 and Nikon 1 J4, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and 1 J4 (18MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and 1 J4 (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The R50 was manufactured 8 years after the 1 J4 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the R50 grades against the 1 J4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon 1 J4

		

		

			
 R50 1 J4 
RevealedFebruary 2023April 2014More modern by 108 months
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J4 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon 1 J4

		

		

			
 R50 1 J4 
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurement
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R50 features exterior measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J4 has sizing of 100mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Canon R50 and Nikon 1 J4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the R50 versus the 1 J4.
Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J4 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R50 and 1 J4 is 75 and 92 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and 1 J4.
To sum up, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R50 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon R50 will render greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern R50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
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Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon 1 J4 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
56
 resolution is good (18MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 has face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 manual focus not available
 cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon 1 J4 as a Street photography camera
77
 screen articulates fully
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 comes with touch focus
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
74
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW files
 boasts focus by touch
 lighter than others (232g)
 no articulating screen
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 J4 Sports photography advice
77
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 comes with phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
62
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 fast continuous shooting (60.0 frames/s)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 has tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery life (300 shots)
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Travel Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon 1 J4 as a Travel photography camera
84
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
69
 lighter than others (232g)
 boasts focus by touch
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 missing Timelapse mode
 bad battery life (300 shots)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography info
Nikon 1 J4 Landscape photography info
80
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 delivers RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
56
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 resolution is good (18MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 delivers RAW files
 manual focus not available
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery life (300 shots)
 missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon 1 J4 as a Vlogging camera
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 features face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have microphone socket
 lack of image stabilization
34
 screen is touchscreen
 has face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others (232 grams)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 missing external microphone jack
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Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Nikon 1 J4
 Canon EOS R50Nikon 1 J4
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R50 Nikon 1 J4
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2014-04-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed 4
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 24MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5232 x 3488
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points 651 171
Cross focus points - 105
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 37 13
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per sec 60.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, auto + red-eye reduction, fill-flash, fill-flash w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (60p, 30p), 1472 x 984 (60p, 30p)
Max 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 Built-In
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 232 grams (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 100 x 60 x 29mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 370 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot microSD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $679 $600