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Canon R50 vs Nikon D3300

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Nikon D3300 front
Portability
69 Imaging
65 Features
72 Overall
67

Canon R50 vs Nikon D3300 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Nikon D3300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 430g - 124 x 98 x 76mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D3200
  • Replacement is Nikon D3400
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Canon R50 vs Nikon D3300 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon R50 versus Nikon D3300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the D3300 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The R50 was revealed 8 years after the D3300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the R50 grades vs the D3300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon D3300

					

					

						
 R50 D3300 
RevealedFebruary 2023April 2014More modern by 108 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Nikon D3300 over the Canon R50

					

					

						
 D3300 R50 
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon D3300

					

					

						
 R50 D3300 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display dimensions
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Nikon D3300 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon R50 offers outside measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Nikon D3300 has specifications of 124mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).
Check out the Canon R50 versus Nikon D3300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the R50 against the D3300.
Canon R50 vs Nikon D3300 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and D3300 is 75 and 69 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Nikon D3300 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Nikon D3300 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Sometimes, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and D3300.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to consider the launch date  of the products into consideration. The younger R50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

						Canon R50 vs Nikon D3300 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon R50 vs Nikon D3300 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon R50 vs Nikon D3300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography info
Nikon D3300 Portrait photography info
83
 has manual focus
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detect focusing
 saves RAW formats
79
 focusing manually
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Nikon D3300
77
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 good ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
64
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 lighter than competition in class (430g)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography factors
Nikon D3300 Sports photography factors
77
 silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides tracking focus
 comes with phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
68
 good  resolution (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 good battery life (700 shots)
 has phase detect AF
 low fps (5.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography factors
Nikon D3300 Travel photography factors
84
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 decent sensor resolution (24MP)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
67
 good battery life (700 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 has built in flash
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Nikon D3300
80
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00 inches)
 decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 good ISO range (32,000)
 saves RAW formats
 no image stabilization
72
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have low pass filter
 delivers RAW files
 good battery life (700 per charge)
 lack of image stabilization
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging advice
Nikon D3300 Vlogging advice
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have mic jack
 no image stabilization
33
 features face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has mic jack
 lighter than competition in class (430 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
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Canon R50 vs Nikon D3300 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Nikon D3300
 Canon EOS R50Nikon D3300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R50 Nikon D3300
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2023-02-08 2014-04-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 32000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
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 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - TFT LCD (160 degree viewing angle)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Auto slow sync, Auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill-flash, Off, Rear-curtain sync, Rear-curtain with slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p fps), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
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 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 430 grams (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 124 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1385
Other
Battery life 370 shots 700 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs (1-9 exposures))
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $679 $500