Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8
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![Canon EOS R50 front Canon EOS R50 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R50/Canon-R50-front.jpg)
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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 375g - 116 x 86 x 69mm
- Announced February 2023
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
- Launched May 2023
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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the R50 (24MP) and Z8 (46MP) and the R50 (APS-C) and Z8 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.
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The R50 was released 3 months prior to the Z8 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the R50 scores versus the Z8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R50 and Nikon Z8. The complete galleries are available at Canon R50 Gallery and Nikon Z8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R50 over the Nikon Z8
R50 | Z8 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Canon R50
Z8 | R50 | |||
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Display dimension | 3.20" | ![]() | 3.00" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 2089k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+1049k dot) |
Common features in the Canon R50 and Nikon Z8
R50 | Z8 | |||
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Launched | February 2023 | ![]() | May 2023 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon R50 offers external 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 Z8 has specifications of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the R50 vs the Z8.
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Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R50 and Z8 is 75 and 55 respectively.
![Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R50-vs-Nikon-Z8-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the R50 and Z8.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R50 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z8 will produce extra detail as a result of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.
![Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R50-vs-Nikon-Z8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R50-vs-Nikon-Z8-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon R50 vs Nikon Z8 Specifications
Canon EOS R50 | Nikon Z8 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon EOS R50 | Nikon Z8 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2023-02-08 | 2023-05-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 35.9 x 23.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 858.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 46MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 8256 x 5504 |
Max native ISO | 32000 | 25600 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 32 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 651 | 493 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Nikon Z |
Total lenses | 37 | 46 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3.00 inches | 3.20 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 2,089k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 3,686k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | 0.8x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 900s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | - |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames/s | 30.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6m at ISO 100 | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | - | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200s | 1/200s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 | 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 7680x4320 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | H.264, H.265 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 375 grams (0.83 pounds) | 910 grams (2.01 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 86 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.7") | 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 98 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.3 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2548 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | 330 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | EN-EL15c |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Single UHS-II SD card slot | one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot |
Storage slots | 1 | Two |
Launch pricing | $679 | $3,999 |