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Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 S2

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Nikon 1 S2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 S2 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon 1 S1
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Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 S2 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon 1 S2

 R50 1 S2 
IntroducedFebruary 2023May 2014Fresher by 107 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Canon R50

 1 S2 R50 

Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon 1 S2

 R50 1 S2 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen sizing

Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 S2 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 S2 size comparison

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

Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 S2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 S2 Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 S2 sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 Portrait photography features
Nikon 1 S2 Portrait photography features
83
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
60
focusing manually
good resolution (14.2MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 Street photography advice
Nikon 1 S2 Street photography advice
77
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
good ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
71
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (190g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R50
Sports photography with Nikon 1 S2
77
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
60
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
high frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
good resolution (14.2 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 Travel photography features
Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography features
84
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
66
lighter than competition in class (190g)
good resolution (14.2MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R50 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon 1 S2 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
60
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good resolution (14.2MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 Vlogging details
Nikon 1 S2 Vlogging details
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
33
offers face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (190g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon R50 vs Nikon 1 S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Nikon 1 S2
 Canon EOS R50Nikon 1 S2
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R50 Nikon 1 S2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2014-05-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 4A
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 13.1 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 115.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 14.2 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 32000 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 651 171
Cross type focus points - 73
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon 1
Available lenses 37 13
Crop factor 1.6 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 -
Flash modes - Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds -
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), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
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 375g (0.83 lbs) 190g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 270 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL22
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $679 $450