Clicky

Canon R50 vs Nikon Z50

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Nikon Z50 front
Portability
74 Imaging
68 Features
84 Overall
74

Canon R50 vs Nikon Z50 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2023
Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2019
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Canon R50 vs Nikon Z50 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon R50 vs Nikon Z50, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the Z50 (21MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The R50 was revealed 3 years after the Z50 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the R50 matches up against the Z50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon Z50

		

		

			
 R50 Z50 
IntroducedFebruary 2023October 2019More modern by 41 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 Z50 R50 
Screen sizing3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon Z50

		

		

			
 R50 Z50 
Manually focus  Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 comes with physical dimensions of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") and a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) and the Nikon Z50 has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).
Look at the Canon R50 vs Nikon Z50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the R50 vs the Z50.
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z50 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R50 and Z50 is 75 and 74 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R50 and Z50.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon R50 to offer greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer R50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
	
			Canon R50 vs Nikon Z50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Nikon Z50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
			Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes	

	
	
	
	

	

		
Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography advice
Nikon Z50 Portrait photography advice
83
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW files
80
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
Street Comparison
Canon R50 Street photography highlights
Nikon Z50 Street photography highlights
77
 screen articulates fully
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 includes focus via touch
 great high ISO (32,000)
 does not have image stabilization
73
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (397g)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography info
Nikon Z50 Sports photography info
77
 quiet mode (1/8,000s)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 offers tracking focus
 has phase detect autofocus
 does not have image stabilization
75
 megapixel count good (21 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 environment proof
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 lack of image stabilization
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography details
Nikon Z50 Travel photography details
84
 has bluetooth
 includes focus via touch
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
77
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 megapixel count good (21MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (397g)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms
Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon R50
Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
80
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 great high ISO (32,000)
 exports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
79
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 good sized screen (3.2 inches)
 megapixel count good (21MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 environment proof
 lack of image stabilization
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon Z50 as a Vlogging camera
77
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has mic support
 does not have image stabilization
71
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 supports face detect autofocus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have microphone socket
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (397 grams)
Photography Glossary
	

		

			
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Nikon Z50
 Canon EOS R50Nikon Z50
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R50 Nikon Z50
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2019-10-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Maximum native ISO 32000 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 651 209
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Nikon Z
Total lenses 37 15
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6m at ISO 100 7.00 m (at ISO 100)
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 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 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
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375g (0.83 lb) 397g (0.88 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL25
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $679 $857