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Canon R50 vs Nikon D3X

Portability
75 Imaging
71 Features
88 Overall
77
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Nikon D3X front
Portability
51 Imaging
66 Features
65 Overall
65

Canon R50 vs Nikon D3X 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
  • Announced February 2023
Nikon D3X
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1260g - 160 x 157 x 88mm
  • Announced February 2009
  • Replaced the Nikon D2Xs
Photography Glossary

Canon R50 vs Nikon D3X Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon R50 versus Nikon D3X, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the D3X (25MP) is pretty similar but the R50 (APS-C) and D3X (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The R50 was released 14 years after the D3X which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D3X being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the R50 scores vs the D3X with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon D3X

          

          

            
 R50 D3X 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023February 2009Newer by 171 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon D3X over the Canon R50

          

          

            
 D3X R50 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon D3X

          

          

            
 R50 D3X 
Manually focus  More precise focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurements
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Nikon D3X Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R50 enjoys outer 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 D3X has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") with a weight of 1260 grams (2.78 lbs).
Check the Canon R50 versus Nikon D3X in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the R50 against the D3X.
Canon R50 vs Nikon D3X size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and D3X is 75 and 51 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Nikon D3X top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Nikon D3X Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and D3X.
Plainly, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The R50 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon D3X will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern R50 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon R50 vs Nikon D3X sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon R50 vs Nikon D3X Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon R50 vs Nikon D3X Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with Nikon D3X
82
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detection focus
 supports RAW files
79
 has manual focus
 resolution is fantastic (25MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Nikon D3X
77
 screen articulates
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 offers touch to focus
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
57
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon R50
Sports photography with Nikon D3X
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 does not have image stabilization
70
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 resolution is fantastic (25MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 environment proofing
 good battery power (4,400 shots)
 supports phase detect autofocus
 low frames per second (5.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography highlights
Nikon D3X Travel photography highlights
84
 connects via bluetooth
 offers touch to focus
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
63
 good battery power (4,400 per charge)
 environment proofing
 resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Canon R50 Landscape photography factors
Nikon D3X Landscape photography factors
79
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 supports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
76
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 resolution is fantastic (25 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 environment proofing
 good battery power (4,400 CIPA)
 has dual storage slots
 lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R50
Vlogging with Nikon D3X
77
 selfie friendly screen
 touch screen
 offers face detection focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone socket
 does not have image stabilization
9
 can't record video
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Canon R50 vs Nikon D3X Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Nikon D3X
 Canon EOS R50Nikon D3X
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R50 Nikon D3X
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro DSLR
Announced 2023-02-08 2009-02-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Large SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 25 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4032
Maximum native ISO 32000 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 651 51
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon F
Number of lenses 37 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - Super Density TFT color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data 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 Optional
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 1260g (2.78 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 160 x 157 x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 88
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1992
Other
Battery life 370 images 4400 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL4a
Self timer Yes Yes (2 to 20 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot Compact Flash (Type I or II) x 2, UDMA
Storage slots 1 2
Retail cost $679 $3,000