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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z fc

Portability
75
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Nikon Z fc front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Canon R50 vs Nikon Z fc Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2023
Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Released June 2021
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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z fc Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon R50 and Nikon Z fc, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the Z fc (21MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The R50 was manufactured 20 months later than the Z fc making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the R50 scores versus the Z fc in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon Z fc

 R50 Z fc 
ReleasedFebruary 2023June 2021More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Canon R50

 Z fc R50 

Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon Z fc

 R50 Z fc 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution1040k1040kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R50 vs Nikon Z fc Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 has got physical measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z fc has measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs).

Compare the Canon R50 and Nikon Z fc in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the R50 versus the Z fc.

Canon R50 vs Nikon Z fc size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R50 and Z fc is 75 and 79 respectively.

Canon R50 vs Nikon Z fc top view buttons comparison

Canon R50 vs Nikon Z fc Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and Z fc.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon R50 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher R50 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R50 vs Nikon Z fc sensor size comparison

Canon R50 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R50 vs Nikon Z fc Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R50 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Portrait photography camera
83
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R50 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z fc Street photography highlights
77
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus by touch
good high ISO (32,000)
no image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (445 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R50
Sports photography with Nikon Z fc
77
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
68
decent megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery (300 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
84
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
72
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery (300 per charge)
heavier than competition (445g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R50 Landscape photography advice
Nikon Z fc Landscape photography advice
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery (300 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R50 Vlogging factors
Nikon Z fc Vlogging factors
77
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
no image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (445 grams)
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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z fc Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Nikon Z fc
 Canon EOS R50Nikon Z fc
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R50 Nikon Z fc
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2023-02-08 2021-06-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 32000 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 651 209
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Nikon Z
Available lenses 37 21
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.68x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash modes - Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 375 gr (0.83 lbs) 445 gr (0.98 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 shots 300 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $679 $949