Canon R50 vs Nikon D600
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Canon R50 vs Nikon D600 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2023
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
- Launched November 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon D300S
- Updated by Nikon D610

Canon R50 vs Nikon D600 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Canon R50 and Nikon D600, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the D600 (24MP) is fairly well matched but the R50 (APS-C) and D600 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

The R50 was unveiled 10 years after the D600 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D600 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the R50 grades against the D600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon R50 vs Nikon D600 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R50 and Nikon D600. The full galleries are available at Canon R50 Gallery and Nikon D600 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon D600
R50 | D600 | |||
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Launched | February 2023 | ![]() | November 2012 | Newer by 125 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon D600 over the Canon R50
D600 | R50 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon D600
R50 | D600 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus |
Canon R50 vs Nikon D600 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R50 offers outside dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Nikon D600 has sizing of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).
See the Canon R50 and Nikon D600 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the R50 vs the D600.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and D600 is 75 and 56 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Nikon D600 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R50 and D600.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The R50 comes with the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The more modern R50 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon R50 vs Nikon D600 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R50 vs Nikon D600 Specifications
Canon EOS R50 | Nikon D600 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon EOS R50 | Nikon D600 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2023-02-08 | 2012-11-13 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Expeed 3 |
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 | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6016 x 4016 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 651 | 39 |
Cross focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Canon RF | Nikon F |
Available lenses | 37 | 309 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.00 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 5.5 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6m at ISO 100 | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/200 seconds | 1/200 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 30, 25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 375g (0.83 pounds) | 850g (1.87 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 94 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.2 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2980 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | 900 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E17 | EN-EL15 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Single UHS-II SD card slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots |
Card slots | 1 | Dual |
Pricing at release | $679 | $1,900 |