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Canon R50 vs Nikon L820

Portability
75 Imaging
71 Features
88 Overall
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Canon EOS R50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
Portability
72 Imaging
39 Features
28 Overall
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Canon R50 vs Nikon L820 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Released February 2023
Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Older Model is Nikon L810
  • Renewed by Nikon L830
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Canon R50 vs Nikon L820 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon R50 and Nikon L820, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and L820 (16MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and L820 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The R50 was launched 10 years later than the L820 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the R50 grades versus the L820 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon L820

          

          

            
 R50 L820 
RevealedFebruary 2023January 2013Fresher by 123 months
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Canon R50

          

          

            
 L820 R50 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon L820

          

          

            
 R50 L820 
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display dimensions
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Nikon L820 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 offers outer 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) while the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R50 and Nikon L820 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the R50 vs the L820.
Canon R50 vs Nikon L820 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and L820 is 75 and 72 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Nikon L820 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Nikon L820 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and L820.
To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R50 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon R50 will show more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger R50 will have an edge in sensor tech.

            Canon R50 vs Nikon L820 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Nikon L820 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon R50 vs Nikon L820 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography features
Nikon L820 Portrait photography features
82
 you can focus manually
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
30
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 no manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography info
Nikon L820 Street photography info
77
 screen articulates
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 boasts focus by touch
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
38
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 heavier than others (470 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography factors
Nikon L820 Sports photography factors
77
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
36
 great zoom range (23-675mm  29.3 x zoom)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography info
Nikon L820 Travel photography info
84
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus by touch
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
56
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (23mm)
 long zoom (675mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others (470 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography advice
Nikon L820 Landscape photography advice
79
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is decent (3.00")
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
36
 rather wide (23mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 no manual mode
 no image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon L820 as a Vlogging camera
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen enabled
 offers face detection autofocus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external mic port
 lack of image stabilization
24
 rather wide (23mm)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 lack of external mic jack
 heavier than others (470g)
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Canon R50 vs Nikon L820 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Nikon L820
 Canon EOS R50Nikon Coolpix L820
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix L820
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2023-02-08 2013-01-29
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.16 x 4.62mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 651 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 23-675mm (29.3x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Number of lenses 37 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lb) 470 gr (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 320 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model LP-E17 4 x AA
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $679 $192