Canon R50 vs Nikon D5600

The following is a detailed review of the Canon R50 versus Nikon D5600, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the D5600 (24MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The R50 was brought out 6 years after the D5600 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D5600 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the R50 scores versus the D5600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R50 & Nikon D5600. The entire galleries are available at Canon R50 Gallery & Nikon D5600 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 provides outside measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Nikon D5600 has proportions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R50 versus Nikon D5600 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the R50 and the D5600.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and D5600 is 75 and 70 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and D5600.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer R50 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.