Canon R50 vs Nikon D3200
Portability
75 Imaging
71 Features
88 Overall
77
75 Imaging
71 Features
88 Overall
77
Portability
67 Imaging
63 Features
63 Overall
63
67 Imaging
63 Features
63 Overall
63
Canon R50 vs Nikon D3200 Key Specs
Canon R50
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Announced February 2023
Nikon D3200
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(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 505g - 125 x 96 x 77mm
- Announced July 2012
- Succeeded the Nikon D3100
- Replacement is Nikon D3300
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Following is a in depth assessment of the Canon R50 versus Nikon D3200, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the D3200 (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).
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Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the R50 scores against the D3200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon D3200
| R50 | D3200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2023 |  | July 2012 | More modern by 129 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Crisper screen (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D3200 over the Canon R50
| D3200 | R50 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon D3200
| R50 | D3200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3.00" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
Canon R50 vs Nikon D3200 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R50 comes with exterior dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Nikon D3200 has dimensions of 125mm x 96mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the R50 and the D3200.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R50 and D3200 is 75 and 67 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Nikon D3200 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and D3200.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of images however you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer R50 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
Canon R50 vs Nikon D3200 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography info
Nikon D3200 Portrait photography info
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Nikon D3200 as a Street photography camera
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports photography with Canon R50
Sports photography with Nikon D3200
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R50 Travel photography details
Nikon D3200 Travel photography details
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Canon R50 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D3200 Landscape photography factors
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Canon R50 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon D3200 as a Vlogging camera
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
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Canon R50 vs Nikon D3200 Specifications
| Canon EOS R50 | Nikon D3200 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon EOS R50 | Nikon D3200 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Announced | 2023-02-08 | 2012-07-25 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Expeed 3 |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.2 x 15.4mm |
| Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 357.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6016 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 32000 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 651 | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | 1 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Nikon F |
| Total lenses | 37 | 309 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD with 160� viewing angle |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.53x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 12.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6m at ISO 100 | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic 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 | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 375g (0.83 pounds) | 505g (1.11 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 125 x 96 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 81 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1131 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 shots | 540 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LP-E17 | EN-EL14 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | Single UHS-II SD card slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $679 | $530 |