Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 S2

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon R50 versus Nikon 1 S2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The R50 was announced 8 years later than the 1 S2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon 1 S2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the R50 matches up vs the 1 S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R50 and Nikon 1 S2. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R50 Gallery and Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R50 has got outer measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Nikon 1 S2 has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Canon R50 versus Nikon 1 S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the R50 against the 1 S2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and 1 S2 is 75 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and 1 S2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R50 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon R50 will give more detail with its extra 9.8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent R50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.