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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z7

Portability
75 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Canon EOS R50 front
 
Nikon Z7 front
Portability
62 Imaging
78 Features
89 Overall
82

Canon R50 vs Nikon Z7 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
  • Launched February 2023
Nikon Z7
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Renewed by Nikon Z7 II
Photography Glossary

Canon R50 vs Nikon Z7 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon R50 vs Nikon Z7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and Z7 (46MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and Z7 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The R50 was introduced 4 years later than the Z7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the R50 scores versus the Z7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon Z7

		

		

			
 R50 Z7 
LaunchedFebruary 2023August 2018More recent by 55 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Canon R50

		

		

			
 Z7 R50 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon Z7

		

		

			
 R50 Z7 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R50 offers outside measurements of 116mm x 86mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) while the Nikon Z7 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).
See the Canon R50 vs Nikon Z7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the R50 vs the Z7.
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z7 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and Z7 is 75 and 62 respectively.
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R50 and Z7.
As you can tell, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R50 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon Z7 will offer you greater detail using its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher R50 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon R50 vs Nikon Z7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R50 vs Nikon Z7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R50
Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
83
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
86
 you can focus manually
 fantastic sensor resolution (46MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 has face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Street photography camera
 Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
77
 screen articulates
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 no image stabilization
79
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 offers focus by touch
 environment proof
 great ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R50 Sports photography info
Nikon Z7 Sports photography info
77
 quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
 MP count good (24 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 comes with phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
82
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 has tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 sensor has phase detect AF
 bad battery (330 shots)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R50
Travel photography with Nikon Z7
84
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 MP count good (24MP)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
67
 environment proof
 has bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 fantastic sensor resolution (46 megapixels)
 bad battery (330 CIPA)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R50 as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon Z7 as a Landscape photography camera
80
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00")
 MP count good (24MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 above average ISO range (32,000)
 delivers RAW files
 no image stabilization
82
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 fantastic sensor resolution (46MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 bad battery (330 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R50
Vlogging with Nikon Z7
77
 display is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 includes face detection focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have external microphone socket
 no image stabilization
36
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone support
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R50 and Nikon Z7
 Canon EOS R50Nikon Z7
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R50 Nikon Z7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2018-08-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 6
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 46 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 32000 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data    
Min boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 651 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Nikon Z
Number of lenses 37 15
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 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    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 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 / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 375g (0.83 lbs) 675g (1.49 lbs)
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 score not tested 99
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2668
Other
Battery life 370 photos 330 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot XQD card
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $679 $2,797