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Canon R50 vs Nikon S9100

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
41 Overall
37

Canon R50 vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Replacement is Nikon S9300
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Canon R50 vs Nikon S9100 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon R50 and Nikon S9100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and S9100 (12MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and S9100 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The R50 was manufactured 11 years after the S9100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the R50 matches up vs the S9100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon S9100

		

		

			
 R50 S9100 
ReleasedFebruary 2023July 2011Newer by 141 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
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Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon S9100

		

		

			
 R50 S9100 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3.00"3"Equal screen measurements
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R50 features outside 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 S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Examine the Canon R50 and Nikon S9100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the R50 vs the S9100.
Canon R50 vs Nikon S9100 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R50 and S9100 is 75 and 91 respectively.
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Canon R50 vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and S9100.
Plainly, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R50 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon R50 will produce greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer R50 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Canon R50 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
 Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count decent (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
32
 you can focus manually
 offers face detection focus
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Nikon S9100
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography details
Nikon S9100 Sports photography details
77
 silent shutter (1/8,000s)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 has phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
36
 great zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking autofocus
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography features
Nikon S9100 Travel photography features
84
 has bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
61
 lighter than competition in class (214g)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 bad battery pack (270 per charge)
 low MP (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
80
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
 megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (32,000)
 exports RAW formats
 does not have image stabilization
39
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 bad battery pack (270 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R50
Vlogging with Nikon S9100
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 offers face detection focusing
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 has external mic port
 does not have image stabilization
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (214g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone socket
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Nikon S9100
 Canon EOS R50Nikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R50 Nikon Coolpix S9100
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2023-02-08 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 32000 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 651 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 4cm
Number of lenses 37 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 shots 270 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $679 $329