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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62 Imaging
76 Features
86 Overall
80

Canon R50 vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Introduced February 2023
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released July 2020
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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Canon R50 and Nikon Z5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the Z5 (24MP) is pretty similar but the R50 (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The R50 was revealed 2 years later than the Z5 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the R50 grades versus the Z5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 R50 Z5 
ReleasedFebruary 2023July 2020Fresher by 32 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 Z5 R50 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon Z5

		

		

			
 R50 Z5 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R50 has got external dimensions 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 Z5 has specifications of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
Look at the Canon R50 and Nikon Z5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the R50 and the Z5.
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and Z5 is 75 and 62 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and Z5.
All in all, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The R50 has the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The fresher R50 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon R50 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography advice
83
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
85
 manual focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R50
Street photography with Nikon Z5
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 features focus via touch
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 lack of image stabilization
74
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 comes with focus by touch
 weather sealing
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 heavier than competitors in class (675 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Sports photography camera
 Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
77
 silent mode (1/8,000s)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 supports phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
82
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 slow fps (4.5 frames/s)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Travel photography camera
 Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
84
 has bluetooth
 features focus via touch
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
68
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 comes with focus by touch
 resolution is good (24MP)
 heavier than competitors in class (675g)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
80
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00 inch)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 above average high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
86
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging factors
Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 supports face detect autofocus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with mic socket
 lack of image stabilization
34
 touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have mic port
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 heavier than competitors in class (675g)
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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Nikon Z5
 Canon EOS R50Nikon Z5
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R50 Nikon Z5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-02-08 2020-07-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4016
Highest native ISO 32000 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 651 273
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Nikon Z
Available lenses 37 15
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00" 3.2"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.8x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash options - Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375 grams (0.83 lbs) 675 grams (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One 2
Retail pricing $679 $1,399