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Canon R50 vs Nikon D2H

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Nikon D2H front
Portability
51
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40

Canon R50 vs Nikon D2H 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
  • Announced February 2023
Nikon D2H
(Full Review)
  • 4MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Revealed December 2003
  • Replaced the Nikon D1H
  • Refreshed by Nikon D2Hs
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Canon R50 vs Nikon D2H Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Canon R50 and Nikon D2H, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and D2H (4MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The R50 was manufactured 19 years after the D2H which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the R50 scores against the D2H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon D2H

 R50 D2H 
RevealedFebruary 2023December 2003Newer by 234 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.00"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k211kClearer display (+829k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Canon R50

 D2H R50 

Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon D2H

 R50 D2H 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Canon R50 vs Nikon D2H Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R50 enjoys outside measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") having a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Nikon D2H has sizing of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") having a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R50 and Nikon D2H in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the R50 and the D2H.

Canon R50 vs Nikon D2H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and D2H is 75 and 51 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Nikon D2H top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Nikon D2H Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and D2H.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Canon R50 to render greater detail due to its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger R50 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R50 vs Nikon D2H sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Nikon D2H Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Nikon D2H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 Portrait photography info
Nikon D2H Portrait photography info
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW formats
48
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 Street photography advice
Nikon D2H Street photography advice
77
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
good ISO range (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
52
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R50 Sports photography information
Nikon D2H Sports photography information
77
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
49
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R50
Travel photography with Nikon D2H
84
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
41
environment proof
low megapixels (4 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R50 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D2H Landscape photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.00")
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
49
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (4MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 Vlogging factors
Nikon D2H Vlogging factors
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon R50 vs Nikon D2H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Nikon D2H
 Canon EOS R50Nikon D2H
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R50 Nikon D2H
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Announced 2023-02-08 2003-12-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS JFET
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.7 x 15.5mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 367.4mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 4 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 2464 x 1632
Max native ISO 32000 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 651 -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon F
Number of lenses 37 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 211k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options - Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 -
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 1200g (2.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 40
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 352
Other
Battery life 370 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $679 $253