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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z6

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Nikon Z6 front
Portability
62 Imaging
75 Features
88 Overall
80

Canon R50 vs Nikon Z6 Key Specs

Canon R50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z6 II
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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z6 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon R50 vs Nikon Z6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the R50 (24MP) and the Z6 (25MP) is pretty similar but the R50 (APS-C) and Z6 (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R50 was brought out 4 years after the Z6 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the R50 scores vs the Z6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon Z6

		

		

			
 R50 Z6 
RevealedFebruary 2023August 2018Newer by 55 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 Z6 R50 
Screen dimensions3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon Z6

		

		

			
 R50 Z6 
Focus manually  Very precise focusing
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R50 has outer 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 Z6 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the R50 and the Z6.
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z6 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and Z6 is 75 and 62 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and Z6.
All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R50 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Nikon Z6 will offer extra detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher R50 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R50 vs Nikon Z6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Nikon Z6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R50 Portrait photography features
Nikon Z6 Portrait photography features
83
 manual focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 has face detection focus
 supports RAW formats
85
 manual focus
 megapixel count high (25MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 features face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon Z6 as a Street photography camera
77
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
78
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 offers focus by touch
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography info
Nikon Z6 Sports photography info
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
81
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 low battery (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Canon R50 Travel photography info
Nikon Z6 Travel photography info
84
 has bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 resolution is good (24MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
66
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 megapixel count high (25MP)
 low battery (330 CIPA)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon Z6 as a Landscape photography camera
80
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 good sized screen (3.00")
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 supports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
81
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 very good ISO range (51,200)
 saves RAW formats
 environment proof
 low battery (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon R50 Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z6 Vlogging highlights
77
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen
 has face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone socket
 no image stabilization
36
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 includes mic port
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Nikon Z6
 Canon EOS R50Nikon Z6
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS R50 Nikon Z6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2018-08-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 24MP 25MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6048 x 4024
Highest native ISO 32000 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 651 273
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Nikon Z
Available lenses 37 15
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6m at ISO 100 no built-in flash
Flash settings - 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    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 / 144 Mbps, 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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 675g (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3299
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot XQD card
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $679 $1,997