Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J5

Lets look much closer at the Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 J5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the 1 J5 (21MP) is relatively close but the R50 (APS-C) and 1 J5 (1") come with totally different sensor size.

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The R50 was announced 7 years later than the 1 J5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 J5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R50 matches up versus the 1 J5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R50 and Nikon 1 J5. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R50 Gallery and Nikon 1 J5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon R50 features external measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J5 has specifications of 98mm x 60mm x 32mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the R50 and the 1 J5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R50 and 1 J5 is 75 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and 1 J5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R50 with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Canon R50 will result in more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher R50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.